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Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Race, Runoff Expected

4/5/2026

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Keiko Fujimori leads the Peru presidential race with 14.5% support in a Datum International poll.
Carlos Alvarez, a former comedian, follows with 10.9% support in a Datum International poll.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a far-right candidate, is in third with 9.9% support.
A runoff on June 7 is anticipated because no candidate is expected to secure over 50%.
Other candidates include centrist Jorge Nieto and leftist Roberto Sanchez.

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Story summary

Keiko Fujimori leads the Peru presidential race with 14.5% support in a Datum International poll.
Carlos Alvarez, a former comedian, follows with 10.9% support in a Datum International poll.
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a far-right candidate, is in third with 9.9% support.
A runoff on June 7 is anticipated because no candidate is expected to secure over 50%.
Other candidates include centrist Jorge Nieto and leftist Roberto Sanchez.