Fujimori Declared Winner in Peru's Closest Election, But Opponent Won't Accept It

Fujimori Declared Winner in Peru's Closest Election, But Opponent Won't Accept It

Peru's election officials announced Keiko Fujimori as president on July 3, winning by the thinnest of margins: 50.135% to her opponent Roberto Sánchez's 49.865%. Her opponent's party immediately challenged the result, claiming the election was "seriously compromised," though they haven't yet explained how. The legal fight will continue up to her swearing-in on July 28. This is Fujimori's fourth campaign; she lost three times before.

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