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Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru's Presidential Polls Ahead of Election

4/8/2026

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Keiko Fujimori leads polls for Peru's April 12 presidential election with 14.5%, running for the fourth time.
Carlos Alvarez follows with 10.9% and Rafael Lopez Aliaga with 9.9% among 35 candidates.
The election follows a turbulent period marked by the removal of multiple presidents.
Interim President José María Balcázar will be succeeded by the elected president on July 28.
Turnout is expected to be high, with 27 million eligible voters.

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Story summary

Keiko Fujimori leads polls for Peru's April 12 presidential election with 14.5%, running for the fourth time.
Carlos Alvarez follows with 10.9% and Rafael Lopez Aliaga with 9.9% among 35 candidates.
The election follows a turbulent period marked by the removal of multiple presidents.
Interim President José María Balcázar will be succeeded by the elected president on July 28.
Turnout is expected to be high, with 27 million eligible voters.