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Peruvian authorities confirm Fujimori and Sanchez advance to runoff
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Peruvian election authorities have confirmed the results of the first round of voting, with right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori taking first place and left-wing Congress member Roberto Sanchez in second place. The National Jury of Elections acknowledged logistical issues and flaws in the deployment during the first round, pledging to make fixes before the runoff. A committee of national and international experts will be convened to ensure a smoother process. Election observers have acknowledged frustrations but found no evidence of fraud.