Nationwide elections in Peru experienced severe delays and confusion at polling stations, particularly in the capital Lima. The massive number of candidates and logistical issues led to voters arriving only to find ballots were unavailable.

Peru’s nationwide elections suffered severe delays at some polling stations, especially in the capital Lima, muddying what was already a complex race among a record 36 presidential candidates. The election, which was supposed to help Peruvians reset their political course after years of turbulence, quickly descended into confusion as many voters queued up on Sunday morning only to find that ballots had not arrived. The ONPE, a national body overseeing the elections, initially reported that just....