Peru election: Overseas votes begin to be counted as tight race between Fujimori and Sánchez continues
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Peru's ONPE (National Office of Electoral Processes) has begun counting votes from overseas electoral sections, which could be decisive given the tight race between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The first 12 sections counted are in Argentina, where Fujimori (right-wing candidate) secured 56.9% of the vote. Both candidates are exercising caution, staying home and not disclosing their schedules as the close election unfolds. Analysts note the election reflects a political crisis in Peru.
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Lá, a candidata de direita, que espera obter vantagem com os votos dos peruanos residentes no exterior, conseguiu 56,9% dos votos.
Fujimori e Sánchez optaram por cautela enquanto a disputa acirrada se desenrola, não divulgando agenda e ficando em suas residências.
Analistas afirmam que a eleição reflete uma crise política.
Keiko Fujimori espera conseguir maioria na apuração de outros países
