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Peru’s presidential runoff has resulted in a dead heat between the two candidates. The left‑leaning contender is seeking to attract undecided centrist voters. The right‑wing Peru’s presidential runoff has resulted in a dead heat between the two candidates. The
left‑leaning contender is seeking to attract undecided centrist voters. The right‑wing opponent is campaigning on a hard‑line crime‑reduction platform. Election officials say the tight margin will require extensive vote verification. Counting and certification of
results could extend for several weeks. Both campaigns are preparing for possible legal challenges over the tally. The outcome will determine Peru’s direction on economic and security policies. Observers will monitor how the delayed result impacts the country’s
political stability.