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Peruvian mining stocks plunge as Fujimori-Sanchez runoff nears tie

6/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Peruvian mining stocks fell sharply as the runoff between Roberto Sanchez and Keiko Fujimori tightened to a virtual tie.
With 93% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori holds a slim lead over Roberto Sanchez.
Electoral officials expect the full count to finish by early July after adding new logistics and risk-assessment measures.
Roberto Sanchez proposes a constitutional rewrite, higher minimum wages and revised mining contracts, pledging to honor existing agreements.

History

Historical Context

Alberto Fujimori’s self-coup on 5 April 1992 dissolved Congress, suspended the constitution and enabled a new 1993 charter that entrenched neoliberal policies. The move earned broad significant public support, with his approval rising after the coup. Today, presidential candidate Roberto Sánchez seeks to rewrite that charter, directly challenging Keiko Fujimori’s legacy-driven campaign.

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Story summary

Peruvian mining stocks fell sharply as the runoff between Roberto Sanchez and Keiko Fujimori tightened to a virtual tie.
With 93% of votes counted, Keiko Fujimori holds a slim lead over Roberto Sanchez.
Electoral officials expect the full count to finish by early July after adding new logistics and risk-assessment measures.
Roberto Sanchez proposes a constitutional rewrite, higher minimum wages and revised mining contracts, pledging to honor existing agreements.

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