Peruvians prepare to vote in a highly unpredictable presidential election on Sunday to break a cycle of instability.
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Peruvians are voting in a general election on Sunday to end a decade of political instability that has seen nine presidents. A record 35 presidential candidates are vying for the position among 27 million eligible voters, with soaring crime and corruption listed as top voter concerns. The election is considered highly unpredictable and features the longest ballot sheet in the country's history.
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- •Peruvians are voting to break a cycle of instability that has produced nine presidents in a decade.[1]confirmed
- •A record 35 presidential candidates are running for office, with 27 million eligible voters.[1]confirmed
- •Soaring crime and corruption are the top concerns for voters in this unpredictable election.[1]confirmed
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Peruvians are voting in a general election on Sunday to end a decade of political instability that has seen nine presidents. A record 35 presidential candidates are vying for the position among 27 million eligible voters, with soaring crime and corruption listed as top voter concerns. The election is considered highly unpredictable and features the longest ballot sheet in the country's history.
- • Peruvians are voting to break a cycle of instability that has produced nine presidents in a decade.
- • A record 35 presidential candidates are running for office, with 27 million eligible voters.
- • Soaring crime and corruption are the top concerns for voters in this unpredictable election.