
Left-wing candidate Sanchez has stated he will not recognize the victory of Fujimori in the Peru election, citing concerns over a procedural change that affects voting results from 119 consular offices. He has called for these results to be nullified, raising questions about the legitimacy of the election process, according to Al Jazeera.
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