Instead of rebels, Keiko Fujimori is promising to wield an iron fist against crime, a top voter concern. Regardless of who wins, Keiko Fujimori has already reshaped Peru’s political landscape. A mock voting exercise Saturday by Lima-based Gfk put support for Kuczynski at 51 percent compared with 49 percent for Fujimori. “Peru is on the threshold of becoming a narco-state,” he told supporters at his closing campaign rally in Lima. Many had already cast ballots at embassies and consulates worldwide as voting began in Peru.

Source: Washington Post June 05, 2016 04:11 UTC