June 5 (Reuters) - Peruvians head to the polls on June 7 for a presidential runoff between leftist Roberto Sanchez and conservative Keiko Fujimori, after a fractured first round in April whose results took nearly a month to confirm.
Peru, one of the world's top copper producers and a major exporter of other critical minerals, has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The next president is due to take office on July 28.
Here are key facts about the election:
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FIRST ROUND?
The April 12 vote was marred by disruptions, including delays in delivering ballots and the late setup of polling stations, which left thousands unable to vote. Authorities extended voting into a second day in some areas, including parts of the capital, Lima. The drawn-out count fueled fraud allegations from some candidates, though European Union observers reported no evidence of wrongdoing.
Peru, one of the world's top copper producers and a major exporter of other critical minerals, has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The next president is due to take office on July 28.
Here are key facts about the election:
WHAT HAPPENED IN THE FIRST ROUND?
The April 12 vote was marred by disruptions, including delays in delivering ballots and the late setup of polling stations, which left thousands unable to vote. Authorities extended voting into a second day in some areas, including parts of the capital, Lima. The drawn-out count fueled fraud allegations from some candidates, though European Union observers reported no evidence of wrongdoing.
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