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Peru Electoral Chief Resigns Amid Election Delays

4/22/2026

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  • Piero Corvetto resigned as head of Peru's electoral authority on April 21, 2026, amid delays in the April 12 general election.
  • The resignation was needed to preserve public confidence before June 7 runoff, with European Union (EU) observers finding no fraud evidence despite allegations by several candidates.
  • Keiko Fujimori leads with about 17% while Roberto Sanchez and Rafael Lopez Aliaga contend for second, with final results due May 15.