The final vote in Peru’s presidential contest was a nail‑biter, with early tallies showing no clear winner. A quick exit poll indicated that the two frontrunners were tied in statistical terms, though the more conservative candidate had a small advantage. The duel matched Keiko Fujimori, who r
Peruvians faced a tough choice in the presidential runoff, picking between two candidates who couldn’t win over a majority of voters even in the first round. Keiko Fujimori, tied to her father’s controversial past, and Roberto Sánchez, connected to a scandal-ridden ex-president, both failed to gain
Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin
Colombia is heading to a decisive second round of presidential elections, where a former lawyer and a seasoned senator will face off. The first vote saw the race tighten dramatically, with the candidate who has never held public office gaining about 44% of the vote and the long‑time senator securing
In Colombia’s presidential race, two very different candidates made it to the next round. Abelardo de la Espriella, a lawyer with a tough-guy nickname ("The Tiger"), won over 43% of the vote by promising a crime-fighting approach inspired by Donald Trump’s policies. His opponent, Iván Cepeda, is kno
Peru’s top voting officials admit they messed up the first round of the presidential race. The April 12 elections ran late after many polling stations opened late, especially in Lima. This delay sparked accusations of cheating from a candidate who came in third. Now, with the runoff set for June 7,
Peru’s upcoming presidential runoff is shaping up to be a nail-biter. Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist rival Roberto Sanchez are locked in a tie at 38% each, according to the latest Ipsos Peru poll. The vote count has dragged on since the first round, fueling accusations of foul play
Portugal is about to have a very close presidential election. It looks like there will be a runoff vote for the first time in 40 years. This is big news because it shows how politics in Portugal are changing. The president in Portugal doesn't have as much power as in some other countries. But they
Chile is about to pick a new leader, and the choices are quite extreme. There are eight people running, but three are way ahead in the race. One is a communist, and the other two are super conservative. The country is dealing with a lot of crime and people moving in from other countries, so voters a
In a surprising turn of events, the Seychelles presidential race is headed for a runoff. The electoral commission announced that neither of the top candidates secured the required majority in the first round. Opposition leader Patrick Herminie and current President Wavel Ramkalawan will now face eac
