A comedian, an autocrat's daughter and a businessman who likens himself to a cartoon pig — three rightwing candidates lead the polls ahead of Peru's presidential election, but a crowded field leaves room for surprise. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/08/world/politics/comedian-heir-peru-presidency/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #keikofujimori #albertofujimori #peru #southamerica
Comedian, Trump fan and political heir all vie for Peru presidency

With a record 35 candidates in the running, the election is almost certain to go to a runoff round in June.

The Japan Times