Peru's sprawling election tests a nation worn by a decade of upheaval
TL;DR
Peru kicks off a record-sized presidential race amid a decade of upheaval that has seen nine presidents and widespread corruption probes, with about 35 candidates vying for a run-off and Keiko Fujimori among the front-runners; many voters remain undecided and skeptical, while analysts warn the outcome could intensify a power struggle with a Congress that is gaining influence as Peru prepares to reintroduce a Senate.
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