Peru Election: Fujimori Regains Narrow Lead Over Sanchez

Keiko Fujimori has once again taken a slight lead in Peru's presidential election, surpassing her rival Roberto Sanchez as overseas votes were tallied. The latest figures show Fujimori ahead by a margin of approximately 650 votes, with over 98% of polling stations reporting. A small percentage of ballots remain uncounted and are undergoing judicial review, a process that could extend for weeks. The close contest has seen the candidates trading the lead, with Fujimori's stronghold of Lima expected to contribute significantly to the final contested votes.

The extremely close outcome and the potential for lengthy judicial review of contested ballots highlight the deep political divisions in Peru and could lead to significant uncertainty regarding the next government.