Issued on: 11/04/2026 - 15:53

Peruvians are preparing to vote this weekend for their next president, with 35 candidates competing for the top job. As the South American country faces rising violence and political instability, frontrunners wrapped up their campaigns on Friday with a strong focus on security. Nicolas Chamontin and Gabrielle Nadler report.

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