Peru’s leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez clinched a spot in next month’s runoff election on Wednesday, official results showed, just hours after prosecutors indicted him on campaign finance charges and sought a prison sentence of more than five years.
Peru leftist Roberto Sanchez advances to runoff in presidential race
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Tue 15:35 - France 24
Fujimori and Sanchez lead Peru's presidential runoff as count enters final stretch
Wed 21:18 - ANSA Mondo
Peru, the left goes to the runoff. Sánchez will challenge Fujimori
Wed 23:10 - HLN (BE)
Peru presidential elections: left-wing Roberto Sánchez in second round against right-wing Keiko Fujimori
Thu 00:38 - France 24
Peru leftist Roberto Sanchez advances to runoff in presidential race