Peru votes Sunday with 35 candidates competing as political instability persists

Peruvians head to polls on Sunday to elect a new president and parliament after years of political turmoil, with Keiko Fujimori leading a crowded field of 35 candidates. The fragmented race reflects Peru's deep institutional instability and difficulty forming stable governments. Peru's chronic political dysfunction affects regional stability and has implications for U.S. relations with a key South American ally. Final campaign hours reveal an unpredictable outcome with multiple candidates still viable.