Leftist Sanchez gains traction ahead of Peru runoff vote, Ipsos poll shows
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Roberto Sanchez, the leftist presidential candidate in Peru, has gained support ahead of the runoff election against conservative Keiko Fujimori. An Ipsos poll indicates Sanchez has 43.8% support compared to Fujimori's 43.2%, placing both candidates in a statistical tie. The runoff election is scheduled for June 7, 2026, following a previous poll that showed Fujimori leading.
- ▪Roberto Sanchez has gained ground in the polls ahead of the presidential runoff.
- ▪Sanchez has secured 43.8% of support, while Keiko Fujimori has 43.2%.
- ▪The runoff election is set for June 7, 2026, with both candidates in a statistical tie.
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World Leftist Sanchez gains traction ahead of Peru runoff vote, Ipsos poll shows Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez has gained ground against conservative Keiko Fujimori ahead of Sunday’s presidential runoff, though both candidates remained in a statistical tie, an Ipsos poll showed on Thursday. By Reuters 5 Jun 2026 Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez (R) speaks during a press conference with other political leaders in Lima, Peru, 04 June 2026. Sanchez will face Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori in the 07 June presidential runoff election. EPA/JOHN REYES Dive Deeper Speed Read Listen Dive Deeper Sanchez, ally of ousted and jailed former President Pedro Castillo, has recently moderated his messaging and secured 43.8% of support in the poll.
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