Peru opens presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez
Polls have opened in Peru's presidential runoff, with voters choosing between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez in a contest shaped by crime, corruption concerns and public frustration with political instability. The vote is taking place across the South American country after a first round that was marked by logistical problems and a lengthy count. It is the latest step in an election season that has drawn close attention because of the scale of the country's political turnover in recent years.The runoff pits right-wing candidate and former first lady Keiko Fujimori against leftist congressmember Roberto Sanchez. The first round on 12... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 07 Jun 2026 16:34 LONDON
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California governor primary count remains unsettled as Becerra and Hilton lead
California's governor primary remains unresolved a day after voting, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading a crowded field as postal ballots continue to be counted. The contest is for the top two places in California's primary system, which means the final order will determine who advances to November's general election. Officials have not yet confirmed the final result, and the count could take several days.The latest reporting says Becerra, a Democrat and former Biden cabinet secretary, and Hilton, a Republican endorsed by Donald Trump, are at the top of the field. Another Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, was... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jun 2026 17:06 LONDON
Colombia presidential race heads to runoff after tight first round
Colombia's presidential election has moved to a runoff after the first round failed to produce an outright winner. Right-wing outsider Abelardo de la Espriella and leftist senator Iván Cepeda emerged as the two leading candidates, according to initial results. The runoff is scheduled for 21 June, extending a contest that has been closely watched for its implications for security, the economy and the direction of government policy.The national registry office said the two men were separated by less than two percentage points. De la Espriella won 43.7% of the vote, while Cepeda took just under 41%, a gap of nearly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jun 2026 18:03 LONDON
