Peru Orders Technology Review of Presidential Election Vote Count

LIMA, May 2 – Election officials in Peru announced Saturday they are requesting a complete technology review of their April 12 presidential election results, according to an official statement from the country’s National Electoral Board.

With nearly 98% of votes tallied, the final outcome of the first round remains uncertain as ballot counting continues. Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori holds the lead, but no definitive opponent has been determined for a potential runoff election.