Peru's Presidential Run-Off Is On Sunday

BBC: Peru election: Country on edge ahead of unpredictable run-off

Peru's presidential run-off on Sunday will be the Andean country's most polarized election in its recent history.

The vote pits a left-wing teacher and populist political newcomer, Pedro Castillo, against a household name, right-winger Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of jailed ex-President Alberto Fujimori.

Uncertainty has gripped this country ahead of what polls have predicted will be a very close race.

Mr Castillo was the unexpected winner of the first round in April, which saw votes split among a wide field of candidates. The teacher, who likes to campaign in a cowboy hat and often carries an oversized pencil - the symbol of his Free Peru party - won nearly 19% of the votes, followed by Ms Fujimori with 13.4%.

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Peru's Castillo falls in polls, suggesting photo finish against Fujimori (Reuters).

More News On Peru's Run-Off Presidential Election This Sunday

Voters face choice for 'lesser evil' in Peru's presidential election -- France 24

Peru to Choose Far-Left Teacher or Right-Wing Politician as Next President -- WSJ

Peru: Voters face choice between two extremes -- DW

Neoliberal or Marxist? Polarized Peru Faces Volatile Future Either Way -- Reuters

Peru confronts a fork in the road as it chooses a new president -- CNN