Preelection: Presidential runoff in Peru
This pre-election report analyzes Peru’s 2026 presidential runoff election between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez. The document outlines voting projections, highlighting a slight lead for Fujimori alongside a significant share of undecided voters and those intending to cast blank ballots. It compares the candidates’ economic and security proposals, emphasizing Sánchez’s pledge to draft a new Constitution versus Fujimori’s focus on stability and continuity. The report also examines the new bicameral structure of Congress, warning of potential governance challenges and risks of presidential removal depending on the election outcome. Finally, it discusses the legal challenges facing both candidates and underscores the importance of the upcoming renewal of the Central Bank’s leadership.