Protests and political rallies ahead of Peru’s presidential vote intensified, with opposition groups warning that a Keiko Fujimori win could restore authoritarian rule. Campaign events drew large crowds in Lima and provincial cities as the election entered its final stretch.
Fujimori’s opponents organized marches recalling the presidency of her father Alberto Fujimori, who dissolved Congress and deployed security forces against dissent before his eventual conviction for corruption and human rights crimes. Rally speakers urged voters to reject a political dynasty they associate with democratic erosion.
Fujimori held her own rallies emphasizing economic management and public safety, seeking to distance herself from her father’s legacy while retaining his political base. Polling showed a competitive race with significant numbers of undecided voters.
International observers monitored the escalating rhetoric as both sides mobilized supporters. The campaign’s intensity reflected Peru’s broader instability after years of impeachments, protests, and criminal investigations involving successive presidents.
Peru’s presidential runoff will determine leadership in a country where no elected president has completed a full term without facing impeachment or criminal investigation in over a decade. Fujimori’s campaign has emphasized anti-crime policies while opponents focus on democratic institutional safeguards.
Peruvian election observers from regional organizations monitored campaign events for compliance with voting laws.
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