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news Npr World 2026-06-04

Peru Election Could Signal Further Right-Wing Shift in Latin America

Peruvians are voting for their next president amidst a conservative trend in Latin America. The election could see the daughter of a former dictator win, reflecting this regional shift.


Peruvians go to the polls Sunday to elect their next president amid a conservative shift in Latin America. The daughter of a former dictator, a far-right senator, could win. <p>Peruvians go to the polls Sunday to elect their next president amid a conservative shift in Latin America. The daughter of a former dictator, a far-right senator, could win.</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=nx-s1-5844281" />

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