Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Peru Presidential Election -- News Updates June 8, 2021

 

BBC: Peru election: Fujimori cries foul as she falls behind in count 

The right-wing candidate in Peru's presidential election, Keiko Fujimori, alleges there have been "signs of fraud" in Sunday's run-off election. 

"There is a clear intention to boycott the popular will," she said without offering detailed evidence. 

She made the allegation after her left-wing rival, Pedro Castillo, pulled past her in the vote count. 

With 96.8% of the votes counted, Mr Castillo has a razor-thin lead of 0.5 percentage points.  

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WNU Editor: With 96.8% of the votes counted, Mr Castillo has a razor-thin lead of 0.5 percentage points. If current trends continue, it looks like Pedro Castillo will be elected with a margin of one percent. 

Peru Presidential Election -- News Updates June 8, 2021  

Peru’s Castillo builds election lead but Fujimori says won’t concede yet -- Reuters 

Fujimori alleges fraud in Peru's election as rival holds razor-thin lead -- France 24  

Peru’s presidential runoff election too close to call -- AP  

Peru elections: Fujimori’s fraud claims criticised as rival’s narrow lead widens -- The Guardian  

Analysis: Peru markets and miners fear Castillo, see silver lining in split vote -- Analysis

1 comment:

X said...

Sounds like another president I know haha