Peru heads to polls amid record candidate field and voter apathy

Peru is bracing for a pivotal presidential election on Sunday, as the country contends with the fallout of a decade marked by political instability and corruption. Thirty-five candidates are vying for the presidency, the largest field in the country’s history, reflecting the fractures and unpredictability of Peruvian politics. Nine presidents have cycled through office in the past ten years, with most embroiled in corruption scandals. Public frustration has led to widespread voter apathy, and ma