Right-Wing Frontrunner in Peru's Election Falters as Rivals Surge
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, once leading Peru’s crowded presidential race, has seen his campaign collapse in the final stretch. Despite championing a far-right platform and overtly aligning himself with former U.S. President Donald Trump, his voter support has plummeted to just 7%. Rival Keiko Fujimori has surged ahead, leaving Lopez Aliaga trailing by eight points, according to recent polling, as undecided voters hold significant sway ahead of Sunday’s vote. Lopez Aliaga's strategy leaned heavily on i