Sunday, June 5, 2016

Results In Peru's Presidential Election Indicate A Win For Pedro Pablo Kuczynski



BBC: Peru candidates neck-and-neck as presidential votes are counted

Unofficial results in Peru's presidential election suggest the former World Bank executive, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, has a narrow lead.

But Keiko Fujimori is within a percentage point of him, as counting continues.

Ms Fujimori had a strong lead ahead of the vote on Sunday but corruption scandals in her Popular Force party may have dented her support.

She is the daughter of Peru's former President, Alberto Fujimori.

He is in jail for crimes against humanity.

Ms Fujimori, 41, has said tackling crime is her priority.

She won the first round of voting in April.

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More News On Peru's Presidential Election

The Latest: Quick counts show dead heat in Peru election -- AP
Peru's Kuczynski narrowly leads Fujimori in election quick count -- Reuters
Peru vote neck-and-neck after Fujimori lead slips -- AFP
Peru vote shaped by ex-leader's legacy goes down to wire -- AP
Peru's presidential election too close to call, say polls -- DW
Peru election: voters choose between imprisoned strongman's daughter and banker related to Hollywood royalty -- Telegraph
Peru presidential vote: Will convicted ex-leader's daughter win? -- Marilia Brocchetto and Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN

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