APTOPIX Peru Election

Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, of the Popular Force party, greets supporters before voting in the presidential runoff election in Lima, Peru, Sunday, June 7, 2026.

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With rising crime on their minds, Peruvians to vote for president yet again

With rising crime on their minds, Peruvians to vote for president yet again

Peruvians are chosing between two presidential candidates with starkly different views. Keiko Fujimori, a conservative and daughter of a disgraced former president, faces Roberto Sánchez, a nationalist congressman. Neither candidate secured even 20% support in the first round in April. The results are expected to be close, and official outcomes may take days. Crime, especially extortion, is a major concern. Fujimori promises a tough stance on crime, while Sánchez focuses on police reform and economic progress. Voting is mandatory for Peruvians aged 18 to 70.