Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru Presidential Runoff, Victory Likely

In Peru's presidential runoff held on June 7, 2026, Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, has emerged as the clear frontrunner. With the vote count surpassing 99.8%, she leads left‑wing candidate Roberto Sánchez by roughly 44,000 votes.

Sánchez has alleged irregularities but has not presented evidence, and he says he will not accept the result. The electoral authority has not yet declared an official winner; the final announcement is expected in mid‑July.