Lima, June 1, 2026 (AFP) - Peru's presidential candidates clash on crime, 'political mafia'

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2026-06-01

Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori promised on Sunday to crack down on crime, while leftist Roberto Sanchez vowed to tackle the "political mafia," in the final debate before the country's June 7 runoff election. The two candidates, who are neck and neck in the polls, are competing for power against a backdrop of profound political instability -- with Peru having cycled through eight presidents since 2016 -- and a deepening se......

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