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news Npr World 2026-04-11

Peru election amid corruption and crime questions cycle

Peru is holding an election with 35 candidates vying for the presidency. Voters are grappling with concerns regarding rising corruption and crime rates. The election aims to determine if the country can break its political cycles.


With 35 candidates in the race, Peru is set to elect its 9th president in less than a decade. Amid rising corruption and crime, voters are left asking: Can this election finally break the cycle? <img alt="Pedestrians pass election campaign signs for presidential and congressional candidates, before the weekend" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5100x3400+0+0/resize/5100x3400!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F41%2Fe1%2F8e02d7ab4ba9bf3589d8be0d735...

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