Shadow of old dictatorship looms over Peru’s bitter presidential run-off

Jun 5, 2026 | INVESTING

Peru’s duelling presidential hopefuls made a final pitch to voters on Thursday, capping a bruising and razor-tight race dominated by anger over rising crime and political instability.
Conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez staged rival events in Lima ahead of Sunday’s vote, with ardent flag-waving supporters arguing their “communist” or “dictator” opponents would bring the country to ruin.
“We cannot let them win with communism and terrorism,” said bandana-wearing 65-year-old…

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