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Peru on edge as vote counting begins in tight presidential runoff

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Peru on Sunday closed out its most polarised presidential electoral contest in its democratic history with a result margin so narrow that a winner cannot be announced yet. The contest between socialist Pedro Castillo and conservative Keiko Fujimori looks like it will be a long and stormy vote count that could last several days. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #PeruDecide2021 #Elecciones2021PE

Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

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Candidates in Peru’s polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate – a week ahead of the runoff vote. Opponents of Pedro Castillo say his socialist policies will hurt the economy. Critics of conservative contender Keiko Fujimori associate her with corruption – from the time her father was president. Al Jazeera’s Marina Sanchez reports from Lima. – Subscribe to our channel: – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

‘I’m so tired of this’: Peru youth vow to remain on the streets

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Tens of thousands of Peruvians continue to protest, against the impeachment of former president Martin Vizcarra and his removal from office. They are accusing Congress of staging a coup, and are demanding the interim president steps down. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #PeruProtests #MartinVizcarra

Peru swears in president Manuel Merino amid political turmoil

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Protesters clashed with police outside Peru’s Congress in the capital Lima to protest the removal of Martin Vizcarra and the swearing-in of Manuel Merino as president earlier on Tuesday. Vizcarra remains popular, despite accusations of corruption that led to his impeachment. In his message, Manuel Merino assured Peruvians elections will be held in April and that he will respect the rule of law. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #MartinVizcarra #Manuel Merino

Turmoil threatens Peru as Congress votes to impeach president

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Peru’s Congress has voted to remove President Martin Vizcarra from office in an impeachment trial over corruption allegations. He is accused of accepting bribes worth hundreds of thousands of dollars from companies that won public works contracts. The vote came during his second Congressional trial in less than two months but he denies all of the allegations against him. Vizcarra has popular public support because he introduced an anti-corruption drive in Peru. Al Jazeera’s Mariana Sanchez reports from Lima, Peru. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Peru #MartinVizcarra #VacanciaPresidencial