With just one week remaining until the 2026 Elections, Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga continue to hold the top spots in voting intentions, albeit without a significant increase compared to previous months. They are followed by Carlos Álvarez and Roberto Sánchez, who are indeed experiencing growing support among the electorate, according to the latest poll from the Institute of Peruvian Studies (IEP).
Fujimori, the daughter of the late Peruvian dictator Alberto Fujimori, has been a perennial candidate for the Presidency over the last few decades, but has fallen short numerous times. López Aliaga, nicknamed “porky”, is the former mayor of the capital city Lima. Both leading candidates have had numerous allegations of corruption leveled against them, including by their opponents in the debates. Still, they have maintained steady leads in the acrimonious race to fill a position that many would see as unenviable.
Peru has had eight presidents in the last ten years, with many being impeached for corruption. Some presidents saw national approval ratings reach as low as two percent. What Peru needs is a strong, competent and independent leader who can tackle issues like corruption and instability. But one week out from the elections that prospect seems remote.
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