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Keiko Fujimori of Peru's Popular Force has won the country's presidential election with just over 50% of the vote, according to complete official tallies released Monday. She defeated Roberto Sanchez by nearly 50,000 votes in a tight contest.
Argentina's Interior Minister Diego Santilli has been appointed as the country's new prime minister by President Javier Milei, replacing Manuel Adorni who resigned following accusations of undeclared assets and lavish spending.
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency following seven weeks of crippling blockades organized by workers' unions and farmers protesting economic hardship and demanding his resignation.
Peru holds a presidential run-off between conservative Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sánchez on Sunday. Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, leads in polls and seeks to tackle organised crime.
Peruvian voters will cast ballots Sunday in a presidential runoff between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and left-wing contender Roberto Sanchez, determining who leads the nation through 2031.