Peru holds presidential election for ninth time in ten years

Polls have opened in Peru’s presidential and legislative elections, featuring 35 candidates, including a comedian, a media mogul, and a political dynasty heiress. With no clear frontrunner amid political instability and voter disillusionment, the election could lead to a run-off on June 7, as all main candidates are polling below the required 50 percent. Conservative Keiko Fujimori, making her fourth bid, faces a polarized legacy, while former mayor Ricardo Belmont and comedian Carlos Alvarez are also strong contenders.

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