Peru votes in ‘most fragmented elections in history’

Peruvians, hard hit by COVID pandemic and political scandals, will cast ballots on Sunday for next president and Congress.

Polls have opened in Peru, where politically weary voters will cast their ballots for the country’s next president and Congress amid a surge in coronavirus infections. Many Peruvians have voiced their dissatisfaction with the crowded field of presidential candidates, none of which are expected to exceed the vote threshold needed to avoid a June runoff. Heading into Sunday’s vote – which is mandatory with a fine of up to $25 – no candidate was polling with more than 13 percent support. A “no vote” remained the most popular single choice.