Over the past decade alone, Peru has seen nine different presidents occupy the government palace in Lima. On Sunday, it sets out to elect a 10th.This weekend marks the first round of what is expected to be a two-part presidential election in Peru, as voters seek an escape from the turmoil that has characterised Peruvian politics in recent years.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listRight-wing candidates like Keiko Fujimori have been polling ahead of their left-wing counterparts in the weeks leading up to the pivotal vote.But the race could still yield unexpected outcomes. This year’s Peruvian presidential race has brought together a record number of candidates, reflecting the fractures and conflicts in the political system.As a result, many polls show a fragmented electorate, with voters divided among dozens of different candidates. No single contender has been able to decisively break away from the pack.A large chunk of voters also remains undecided. Crime and corruption loom large as election-season issues.Who are the candidates, and what could Sunday’s election mean for Peru’s political crisis? We explore these questions and more in this brief explainer.When is the election?The first round of voting will take place on April 12. The country’s presidency and all seats in Peru’s Congress are up for grabs.If no single presidential candidate captures more than 50 percent of the vote, a second round of voting will be held on June 7, pitting the two top-performing candidates against each other.How is the congressional election different this year …
