Keiko Fujimori held a clear lead in Peru’s presidential runoff as the official count passed two-thirds of the vote, though her rival Roberto Sánchez declined to concede and called for the result to be respected. Bolivia and Colombia expelled each other’s ambassadors in a sudden diplomatic break, while a firmer dollar pushed gold, silver and bitcoin lower over the weekend.
Peru — Fujimori Leads, but the Loser Holds Back
Keiko Fujimori held a lead of about 52.6% to 47.4% in Peru’s presidential runoff late Sunday, with roughly seventy percent of the official tally sheets counted. The margin, near 715,000 votes, had stayed steady as the count advanced, putting her on course to win the presidency on her fourth attempt.
Exit polls at the close had shown a statistical tie, and her rival Roberto Sánchez declined to concede, calling on supporters to defend the vote and demand respect for the result. The count is not yet complete, and a narrow, disputed finish is the outcome our weekend analysis had flagged as the main risk.
Bolivia — A Sudden Break with Colombia
