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Peru's April 12 first-round presidential vote is actively underway—and in chaos. Ballot delivery failures forced voting to extend into a second day, leaving results unknown and the country in suspense. With 35 candidates on the ballot and no one near 50%, a runoff appears inevitable.
Peru's April 12 first-round presidential vote for the 2026 general election is underway amid ballot delivery failures that extended voting into a second day, with 35 candidates competing and a runoff appearing inevitable.
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"title": "Poll Tracker: Peru's 2026 Presidential Election",
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