Peru’s 2026 presidential election remains too close to call, with an early tally from Ipsos showing Roberto Sánchez narrowly ahead of Keiko Fujimori by 50.3% to 49.7%.
Official results with more than 91% of ballots counted also indicate an exceptionally tight race, raising the likelihood of recounts and an extended verification process before a winner can be confirmed.
Key developments:
- Roberto Sánchez leads in the Ipsos tally by 0.6 percentage points.
- Keiko Fujimori remains strongest in Lima and coastal urban areas.
- Sánchez has performed well in rural regions and the Andes, where more votes are still being counted.
- Election authorities and observers reported that second-round voting took place without major issues.
Sánchez described the result as an important indication of public support, while Fujimori called the contest a “dead heat” and urged that every vote be fully counted. The election has been shaped by concerns over crime, economic policy, inequality and political stability in Peru.
ℹ️ BBC News
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