The claim
“Peru polls open in Keiko Fujimori, Roberto Sanchez presidential run-off Race between right-wing Fujimori and left-wing Sanchez follows first round of voting marred by logistical issues.”
Our verdict
False
The claim identifies Roberto Sanchez as the leftist opponent in a Peru presidential run‑off, but the 2021 Peruvian general election runoff was between Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo; no evidence shows Roberto Sanchez as a candidate.
What we found
While the first round may have had logistical issues, the core assertion about the candidates is incorrect.
The evidence
1 of 2 sources contradict the claim; none support it.
- Background
The Wikipedia page shows the second round was contested by Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo, with no mention of Roberto Sanchez.
en.wikipedia.org· 2021 Peruvian general election runoff candidates - Contradicts the claim
The same source lists the runoff candidates as Fujimori and Castillo; Roberto Sanchez does not appear, contradicting the claim.
en.wikipedia.org· No Roberto Sanchez in runoff
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