"Peruvians go to the polls on Sunday hoping to break a cycle of instability that has produced nine presidents in a decade as well as surging violent crime, corruption scandals and overwhelming distrust in institutions and politicians."
"The fight against crime tops voter concerns amid record homicide and extortion rates but political corruption comes a close second."
"None of the candidates is polling above 15%, making a runoff on 7 June almost certain, according to Urpi Torrado, of the polling company Datum Internacional."
"This is one of the most unpredictable elections on record, said Torrado. There could be surprises this Sunday because we don't know who will make it through to the second round."
Peruvians are preparing for a pivotal election with 27 million eligible voters choosing from a record 35 presidential candidates. The election is marked by significant concerns over violent crime and political corruption, with four former presidents imprisoned for bribery. Keiko Fujimori leads in opinion polls, closely followed by Carlos Alvarez and two former mayors. None of the candidates exceed 15% in polling, indicating a likely runoff. This election is considered one of the most unpredictable in Peru's history, with potential surprises on election day.
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