France 24: Peru leftist Castillo claims victory in presidential election as Fujimori cries fraud
Peruvian socialist candidate Pedro Castillo claimed victory in the presidential election on Tuesday after clinging on to a narrow lead as the lengthy vote count ended, although his right-wing rival pledged to fight the result and has yet to concede.
Castillo ended the count 44,058 votes ahead of Keiko Fujimori, who has made allegations of fraud with little proof and has tried to get some votes annulled.
The result of the June 6 ballot has not been formally announced by electoral authorities, but Castillo hailed the win on Twitter.
"A new time has begun," Castillo wrote, alongside a picture of himself with arms raised, the word 'President' in large font and his campaign slogan: "No more poor in a rich country."
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WNU Editor: Castillo's margin of victory was only by 44,000 votes. Over a million of votes were annulled.
More News On Peru's Presidential Election
Peru: Leftist Castillo wins popular vote in presidential race -- BBC
Peru leftist Castillo claims election win as Fujimori fights result -- Reuters
Peru election: socialist Pedro Castillo claims victory ahead of official result -- The Guardian/Reuters
Peru Faces Political Turmoil After Divisive Presidential Vote Is Disputed -- WSJ
Peru elections: Leftist Castillo claims election victory despite right-wing pushback -- DW
Peru: Pedro Castillo claims victory, his opponent fights results -- Al Jazeera
