/tags/peru Peru en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:39:01 GMT /americas/2026-06-09/fujimori-and-nationalist-sanchez-virtually-tied-as-vote-count-continues-in-peru Peru's presidential runoff has left the country without a clear winner. Conservative Keiko Fujimori and nationalist Roberto Sánchez are virtually tied with 94% of ballots counted by Monday. Sánchez has 50.015% of the vote, while Fujimori has 49.985%. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:39:01 GMT /americas/2026-06-09/fujimori-and-nationalist-sanchez-virtually-tied-as-vote-count-continues-in-peru Associated Press /americas/2026-06-03/fear-shadows-perus-runoff-vote-as-extortion-and-killings-surge-nationwide Peru is grappling with a surge in extortion and violence, especially in areas like Trujillo. Gladys Saavedra, who works in a market there, says extortionists demand $300 monthly from vendors. Last June, the market was set on fire when the women refused to pay. Crime has become a major concern as Peruvians prepare to elect a new president. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-06-03/fear-shadows-perus-runoff-vote-as-extortion-and-killings-surge-nationwide Franklin Briceño and Rodrigo Abd | Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2026-05-18/perus-electoral-board-confirms-june-7-presidential-runoff Authorities confirmed on Sunday the official results of the first round of the presidential elections in early April, with Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez advancing to the runoff on June 7. Mon, 18 May 2026 15:19:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2026-05-18/perus-electoral-board-confirms-june-7-presidential-runoff The Associated Press /americas/2026-04-23/perus-election-chief-resigns-over-logistical-problems-in-hotly-disputed-presidential-contest In a letter sent to Peruvian authorities, Piero Corvetto denied any wrongdoing Tuesday but said that the problems encountered during the April 12 election prompted him to resign in order to "generate more confidence" in a runoff vote that will take place on June 7. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT /americas/2026-04-23/perus-election-chief-resigns-over-logistical-problems-in-hotly-disputed-presidential-contest Franklin Briceño | Associated Press /americas/2026-04-14/peru-faces-presidential-runoff-as-election-count-drags-on-after-ballot-delays Voters in Peru face another presidential poll after no candidate won outright Sunday's election. Electoral authorities continue counting votes, with two right-wing candidates leading. Keiko Fujimori has 16.92% support, while Rafael López Aliaga has 12.95%. The runoff is set for June 7. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:33:16 GMT /americas/2026-04-14/peru-faces-presidential-runoff-as-election-count-drags-on-after-ballot-delays Regina Garcia Cano and Franklin Briceño | The Associated Press /americas/2026-04-13/outcome-of-peruvian-presidential-election-unknown-after-voting-is-extended Peruvians still did not know Monday night the outcome of Sunday's presidential election after the failure to deliver ballots to voting centers forced authorities to extend voting by a day. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:50:00 GMT /americas/2026-04-13/outcome-of-peruvian-presidential-election-unknown-after-voting-is-extended The Associated Press /americas/2026-04-09/peruvians-choosing-a-president-from-35-candidate-pool-in-sundays-election Peru's next president will be chosen from a pool of 35 candidates that includes a former minister, a comedian and a political dynasty heiress. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:34:36 GMT /americas/2026-04-09/peruvians-choosing-a-president-from-35-candidate-pool-in-sundays-election Regina Garcia Cano and Franklin Briceño | The Associated Press /americas/2026-02-18/perus-congress-removes-interim-president-jeri-as-he-faces-a-corruption-probe Peru's Congress has voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations. The move triggers a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the April presidential and congressional elections. Jerí is under a preliminary investigation over his undisclosed meetings with two Chinese executives. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:18:56 GMT /americas/2026-02-18/perus-congress-removes-interim-president-jeri-as-he-faces-a-corruption-probe Franklin Briceño and Manuel Rueda | Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2025-07-07/in-peru-criminal-gangs-are-targeting-schools-in-poor-neighborhoods-for-extortion The president of one of Lima's largest parent-teacher associations says at least 1,000 schools in the Peruvian capital are being extorted and that most are caving into the demands of the gangs. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:47:04 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2025-07-07/in-peru-criminal-gangs-are-targeting-schools-in-poor-neighborhoods-for-extortion John Otis /religion/2025-05-16/pope-leo-peruvian-south-america Pope Leo XIV spent two decades ministering in Peru. He became part of Peruvian society and, eventually, a leader within it. Fri, 16 May 2025 20:00:00 GMT /religion/2025-05-16/pope-leo-peruvian-south-america The Conversation