Peru Extends Voting After Polling Station Disruptions in Capital
More than 63,000 voters in metropolitan Lima are now able to cast ballots as authorities extended voting hours into Monday afternoon, allowing additional time to complete the first round of elections for president, vice presidents, senators, and lawmakers.
The National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) stepped in after shortages of voting materials and missing polling stations disrupted parts of the capital on election day. Officials confirmed that 187 previously unavailable polling stations were installed early Monday and reopened for voting.
Preliminary vote counts from Sunday showed right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori leading the race, followed closely by far-right contender Rafael López Aliaga.
Fujimori, a longtime presidential candidate and daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, is running for office for the fourth time in her political career.
Authorities said vote counting continues as additional ballots are processed following the extended voting period.
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