Peru election result close as vote counting continues
The race between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez has been dominated by concerns over crime and political instability.
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Peru election result close as vote counting continues21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleIone WellsSouth America correspondent, Lima, PeruEPA/ReutersPeru's presidential election is stuck in a statistical tie, echoing previous vote counts that have dragged on for days or even weeks.About 94.9% of votes have been tallied in the latest official count, which has put the left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez on a marginal lead of 50.10%, compared with the right-wing Keiko Fujimori on 49.90%.Fujimori led early results and exit polls, but Sánchez has been gaining ground since Sunday night as ballots from rural regions come in.Fujimori is a mainstay of Peruvian politics, while Sánchez has promised broad economic reforms.
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