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Keiko Fujimori Wins Tight Presidential Race in Peru Amid Controversy

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Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of Peru's presidential election, securing a narrow victory over leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez by just 49,641 votes. The electoral office confirmed that Fujimori received 50.13% of the valid votes, while Sánchez garnered 49.86%. This election marks Fujimori's fourth attempt at the presidency and comes after a turbulent political period in Peru. She is set to be sworn in on July 28, alongside her vice presidents, Luis Fernando Galarreta and Miguel Ángel Torres Morales. Despite the electoral confirmation, Sánchez has expressed intentions to contest the results, alleging irregularities and planning to appeal to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Key Details: • Fujimori won with 50.13% of the votes, totaling about 18 million cast. • She will be sworn in as president on July 28. • Sánchez plans to appeal the election results due to alleged irregularities.

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PeruKeiko FujimoriRoberto SánchezInter-American Commission on Human RightsNational Office of Electoral ProcessesLuis Fernando GalarretaMiguel Ángel Torres Morales

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