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Businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga leads Peru's presidential vote with 23.4%, official count shows

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Posted on April 13, 2026

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LIMA, April 12 (Reuters) - Right-leaning candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is leading Peru's presidential race with 23.4% of the votes, early results of the official vote count showed Sunday.  Center-left

Rafael Lopez Aliaga Leads Early Results in Peru’s Presidential Election

Early Vote Count and Candidate Standings

Leading Candidate: Rafael Lopez Aliaga

LIMA, April 12 (Reuters) - Right-leaning candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga is leading Peru's presidential race with 23.4% of the votes, early results of the official vote count showed Sunday. 

Other Main Contenders

Jorge Nieto

Center-left candidate Jorge Nieto trailed with 16.4% of votes, with 5% of ballots counted. 

Keiko Fujimori

A third candidate, right-wing Keiko Fujimori, had 16.1% of the votes.  

Election Process and Next Steps

Second Round Possibility

If no candidate clears the 50% threshold needed to win outright, the two most-voted candidates would advance to a second round, scheduled for June 7. 

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Lucinda Elliott and Marco Aquino in Lima, editing by Cassandra Garrison )

Key Takeaways

  • Rafael López Aliaga, a conservative ex‑mayor and businessman, outpaces rivals in early official counts with 23.4% of votes (5% counted) (apnews.com)
  • Jorge Nieto and Keiko Fujimori are closely trailing, making the runoff threshold highly likely under Peru’s two‑round system (apnews.com)
  • Peru’s highly fragmented field—record 35–36 candidates—and recent political instability underscore voter disillusionment and the probable need for a second round on June 7 (riotimesonline.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is currently leading in Peru's presidential vote?
Rafael Lopez Aliaga is leading Peru's presidential race with 23.4% of the votes according to early official results.
How many votes does Jorge Nieto have in the early count?
Jorge Nieto has 16.4% of the votes with 5% of ballots counted.
What percentage of votes does Keiko Fujimori have in the early count?
Keiko Fujimori has 16.1% of the votes in the early official count.
What happens if no candidate clears the 50% threshold?
If no candidate gets over 50% of the vote, the two most-voted candidates advance to a second round scheduled for June 7.

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