Race between right-wing Fujimori, leftwing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.

In Peru, hundreds of demonstrators marched through Lima on Saturday to protest against Keiko Fujimori’s candidacy and her family's political dynasty. They fear that, if elected, she will continue her father’s authoritarian regime.

Thousands protest in Lima against right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori ahead of Peru's presidential runoff :: May 31, 2026 / Lima, Peru :: Fujimori's late father, former president Alberto

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima to protest the presidential bid of Keiko Fujimori – the daughter of disgraced leader Alberto Fujimori. The four-time candidate is Peru’s most controversial figure. Her father served 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity.

Peruvian police released footage showing a historic building on fire in central Lima, near streets where violent clashes broke out between officers and antigovernment protesters on Thursday. There was no immediate explanation from authorities on the cause.

The disruption has sparked protests across the country, as many voters point to irregularities and question the credibility of the process, despite repeated assurances from electoral authorities that the outcome will reflect the popular will. Officials ...

LIMA, Peru (AP) — In autopsy after autopsy, Peruvian anti-government protesters share the same cause of death: “firearm projectile.” Crhistian Armando Mamani, a 22-year-old musician, was protesting in a southern city when a bullet entered the left ...