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Former president's daughter Keiko Fujimori
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Former president's daughter Keiko Fujimori may be next in line for Peru's presidency

The right is pitted against the left as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez compete for the presidency in Peru. This was clear after votes were counted following the first round of the presidential election on April 12, when neither candidate managed to secure a majority.

Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, received just over 17 percent of the vote in the first round, while left-wing politician Roberto Sánchez received 12 percent.

The ultra-conservative Rafael López Aliaga was only about 21,000 votes short of overtaking Sánchez, finishing with 11.9 percent and without a chance to advance to the second round on June 7.

Both Fujimori and Sánchez have run for president of Peru before; Fujimori is running for the fourth time and Sánchez for the third.

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Alberto FujimoriKeiko FujimoriSánchezRafael López AliagaRoberto Sánchez
AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers

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