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Peru’s 2026 Presidential Election, Explained
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Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori at 2026 presidential debate Keiko Fujimori sits in a wicker chair, gesturing and smiling during an interview at the Fuerza Popular party headquarters in Lima, with framed photos on the wall behind her. Roberto Sánchez

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Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori at 2026 presidential debate
Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori at 2026 presidential debate Peruvian presidential candidates Roberto Sánchez (left) and Keiko Fujimori shaking hands during a debate in Lima on May 31, 2026. The two advanced to the runoff of Peru's 2026 presidential election after no candidate won a majority in the first round.

Peru’s 2026 Presidential Election, Explained

Also known as: 2026 presidential election
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Katie Angell
Katie Angell is Associate Editor at Encyclopedia Britannica, covering topics related to Latin America. She holds an MA from Vanderbilt University and is pursuing a PhD in Political Science.
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Peruvians will head to the polls on June 7, 2026, to choose their next president after years of political instability that shook confidence in the country’s democratic institutions. The runoff pits conservative politician Keiko Fujimori, daughter of the controversial former president Alberto Fujimori, against left-leaning Roberto Sánchez, an ally of former president Pedro Castillo, in a closely watched contest that could shape Peru’s political direction for years to come. The election follows a turbulent decade...

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