April 6 (UPI) -- Peru on Monday closed its election campaign ahead of Sunday's general vote, with Keiko Fujimori leading opinion polls in a fragmented race marked by deep voter divisions between the 35 candidates.
Surveys published Sunday by polling firms Ipsos and Datum show Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular party, with between 13% and 13.7% support, Infobae reported. Despite her lead, the figures reflect a highly competitive field with no clear frontrunner.
In her final campaign appearances, Fujimori focused on "order and security," promoting proposals such as agricultural assistance programs and school support.
She also urged caution among her supporters, noting that her place in a potential runoff is not guaranteed due to the narrow margin separating her from her rivals, local outlet Ecos Huacho reported.
One of the biggest surprises in the last week has been the rise of Carlos Álvarez, candidate for País para Todos. A well-known comedian and impersonator, Álvarez has capitalized on public dissatisfaction with traditional political elites, positioning himself as an outsider competing closely for second place with about 9% support.
