2021-04-16 23:36:05 GMT2021-04-17 07:36:05(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
LIMA, April 16 (Xinhua) Presidential candidates Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori will face off in runoff election in Peru, the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) said on Friday. In the framework of the 2021 General Elections, the National Office of Electoral Processes managed to process 100 percent of the electoral records for the president and vice presidents, the agency said in a statement.
According to the ONPE, the two prevailed over a crowded field of candidates in the first round on April 11, with Castillo of the Free Peru party garnering 19.09 percent of the votes, and Fujimori of the Popular Force party becoming the runner-up with 13.36 percent of the votes. Enditem
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Therefore, the Cabinet chief considered that unnecessary noise should not be generated about the elections. It seems to me that the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has developed all the necessary protocols, which have allowed the development of elections on Sunday to be a normal process, with a guarantee of security, she stressed.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that health protocols in the context of the pandemic must be respected by candidates running for the Presidency of the Republic, as well as by the general public.
In addition, the government s spokesperson indicated that in due course President Francisco Sagasti will offer a balance of his administration, in addition to leading an orderly transfer of power.
Therefore, the Cabinet chief considered that unnecessary noise should not be generated about the elections. It seems to me that the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has developed all the necessary protocols, which have allowed the development of elections on Sunday to be a normal process, with a guarantee of security, she stressed.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that health protocols in the context of the pandemic must be respected by candidates running for the Presidency of the Republic, as well as by the general public.
In addition, the government s spokesperson indicated that in due course President Francisco Sagasti will offer a balance of his administration, in addition to leading an orderly transfer of power.