Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff
Sanchez with 12 percent.
The electoral body also acknowledged [problems](/news/2026/4/24/police-raid-perus-election-authorities-after-outcry-over-slow-vote-count) with the first round of voting, which was marred by [count delays](/news/2026/4/19/peru-says-presidential-election-results-due-by-mid-may-after-delayed-count) and logistical issues. It pledged to make fixes before the runoff