Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff on June 7 between conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez, an election with implications for Peru’s future and Latin America’s political balance. Fujimori advocates for closer U.S. ties and free-market policies, while Sánchez is seen as part of a leftist movement challenging U.S. influence. The outcome could determine Peru’s alignment with the U.S. or a shift toward geopolitical contention.