Peru’s Presidential Runoff in a Dead Heat
NYT > World News·June 8, 2026

Peru's presidential runoff is currently in a dead heat, with the two candidates closely matched. A leftist candidate is attempting to win over undecided centrists, while a right-wing candidate is focusing on a tough-on-crime platform. The tight race suggests that the outcome is highly uncertain and could be decided by a small margin. The candidates' differing approaches are highlighting the divisions within Peruvian society.
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