Peru heads to runoff election amid rising crime concerns

Peru prepares for a presidential runoff election. The ballot will choose the country's ninth president in a decade. Crime fears dominate the campaign narrative. Voters are confronting rising concerns about public safety. The runoff follows a series of short‑lived administrations. Election officials have announced polling dates and procedures. The result will determine the direction of Peru's security policies. Observers anticipate the vote will shape the political landscape.