Peru’s presidential count swung overnight as Roberto Sánchez edged ahead of Keiko Fujimori by about 35,000 votes, reversing the lead she had held on Sunday’s partial returns. Bolivia’s president enacted a law regulating emergency powers as blockades dragged on, while most regional markets slipped and Argentina’s was the lone riser.
Peru — The Count Swings to Sánchez
Roberto Sánchez moved narrowly ahead of Keiko Fujimori in Peru’s presidential count, leading by about 50.1% to 49.9% with nearly all official tally sheets processed. The margin was just over 35,000 votes, a striking reversal of the lead Fujimori had held when only partial returns were in on Sunday night.
The swing came as rural areas reported late and broke heavily for Sánchez, matching the exit polls that had shown him ahead. The result is not yet final, with a small share of contested ballots still to be counted, and Fujimori called the race a technical tie while an electoral panel was asked to review alleged irregularities.
Bolivia — Emergency Powers Become Law
