Advertisement

Updated June 20th, 2021 at 15:39 IST

Fujimori's supporters call for annulment of election

Supporters of Keiko Fujimori and the Fuerza Popular party marched in Lima on Saturday, demanding an annulment of the run-off election.

Keiko Fujimori
IMAGE: AP | Image:self
Advertisement

Supporters of Keiko Fujimori and the Fuerza Popular party marched in Lima on Saturday, demanding an annulment of the run-off election.

The participants claimed to be against the communism they believe presidential candidate Pedro Castillo represents.

Castillo was up against Fujimori in the second round of the country's presidential election on 6 June.

However no winner was declared.

According to the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) official results, Pedro Castillo received 50.125% of the votes and Fujimori received 49.875%.

The body in charge of announcing the winner has said it is still reviewing the votes amid allegations of voting irregularities.

Fujimori has made claims of large-scale election fraud.

"We'll give our lives for the country; it's not about Keiko, it's about Peru,"  said Nancy Falla, a supporter of the Fuerza Popular party.

IMAGE: AP

Advertisement

Published June 20th, 2021 at 15:39 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo