The vote count for Peru's legislative elections, held yesterday, are not final, but so far indicate a fragmented field that has favored centrist parties. At least 10 parties have won seats, none with more than 15 percent of the vote and many barely clearing the 5 percent threshold required for entry. Indeed, ahead of the vote many Peruvians were apathetic, and polls show that no party has been able to capture widespread anger at political elites and corruption, reports the
Peru elects fragmented congress (Jan. 27, 2020)
Peru elects fragmented congress (Jan. 27…
Peru elects fragmented congress (Jan. 27, 2020)
The vote count for Peru's legislative elections, held yesterday, are not final, but so far indicate a fragmented field that has favored centrist parties. At least 10 parties have won seats, none with more than 15 percent of the vote and many barely clearing the 5 percent threshold required for entry. Indeed, ahead of the vote many Peruvians were apathetic, and polls show that no party has been able to capture widespread anger at political elites and corruption, reports the