Gap Narrows in Race for Presidential Runoff Spot
The gap between two candidates battling for a runoff spot in Peru’s presidential race narrowed as votes cast abroad moved conservative Lourdes Flores closer behind left-leaning former President Alan Garcia.
The two are separated by 95,619 votes cast in the April 9 election that gave former army commander Ollanta Humala first place, with about 31%, according to the National Electoral Processes Office.
A runoff, required when no candidate draws more than 50% of the vote, will be held within a month of official results.
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