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Peru

Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential polls a week before election

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori gestures as she attends a televised debate ahead of the general election on April 12, in Lima, Peru, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce
Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori gestures as she attends a televised debate ahead of the general election on April 12, in Lima, Peru, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce

One killed, dozens hurt as Peru stadium event goes awry

An ambulance is seen at the entrance of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium after an accident in the stands, where Alianza Lima's fans were cheering and waving flags for their team on the eve of the match against Universitario in the Peruvian capital on April 3, 2026.
An ambulance is seen at the entrance of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium after an accident in the stands, where Alianza Lima's fans were cheering and waving flags for their team on the eve of the match against Universitario in the Peruvian capital on April 3, 2026.

Defiant Senegal display Afcon trophy before beating Peru in pre-World Cup friendly

Senegal's Moussa Niakhate holding aloft the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their World Cup friendly against Peru on March 28.
Senegal's Moussa Niakhate holding aloft the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their World Cup friendly against Peru on March 28.

Spain to face Peru in final World Cup warm-up in Mexico

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Final - Spain v England - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - July 14, 2024 Spain's Alvaro Morata lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Euro 2024 REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Final - Spain v England - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - July 14, 2024 Spain's Alvaro Morata lifts the trophy as they celebrate winning the Euro 2024 REUTERS/Lee Smith/File Photo

Right-wing candidates Fujimori, Lopez Aliaga top crowded Peru field ahead of presidential vote, poll shows

FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo

Australia midfielder Robertson says Socceroos allegiance never wavered

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Coventry City v Cardiff City - Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Britain - November 30, 2024 Coventry City's Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in action with Cardiff City's Alex Robertson Action Images/Craig Brough
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Championship - Coventry City v Cardiff City - Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, Britain - November 30, 2024 Coventry City's Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in action with Cardiff City's Alex Robertson Action Images/Craig Brough

Peru names new prime minister after surprise resignation

Peru's interim President Jose Maria Balcazar (left) and the new prime minister, Mr Luis Enrique Arroyo (right), during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima on March 17, 2026.
Peru's interim President Jose Maria Balcazar (left) and the new prime minister, Mr Luis Enrique Arroyo (right), during the swearing-in ceremony at the Government Palace in Lima on March 17, 2026.

Two right-wing politicians lead in Peru's presidential race, but most are undecided, poll says

FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular (Popular Force) political party, announces the party’s list of congressional candidates in Lima, Peru, February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Gerardo Marin/File Photo

Over 30 hurt in Peru after nightclub explosion causes chaos

Peru's markets largely unfazed as its revolving-door presidency spins again

FILE PHOTO: Jose Balcazar leaves the Faustino Sanchez Carrion building after he was elected as interim president, following a session by Peruvian lawmakers to choose a new leader of Congress to assume Peru's presidency, after they ousted President Jose Jeri over a scandal involving undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, in Lima, Peru, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Jose Balcazar leaves the Faustino Sanchez Carrion building after he was elected as interim president, following a session by Peruvian lawmakers to choose a new leader of Congress to assume Peru's presidency, after they ousted President Jose Jeri over a scandal involving undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, in Lima, Peru, February 18, 2026. REUTERS/Angela Ponce/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.