Keiko Fujimori

Appointment of Guido Bellido ends hopes of moderate government as cabinet remains incomplete

Opponent Keiko Fujimori accepts defeat after electoral fraud allegations rejected

Fujimori refuses to concede defeat after narrow loss, claiming systematic fraud

Left-wing leader is known as a simple, honest man who has appeared out of his depth on policy

Hard-left Castillo holds narrow lead over daughter of country’s former dictator Alberto

Volatility predicted in coming days with potential challenges to votes and recounts

Polls show Keiko Fujimori, popular with wealthier voters, leading leftist Pedro Castillo

New figures make South American country one of the hardest hit per capita by pandemic

The country now faces a highly polarising second round in June run-off

While voters say they are fed up with years of corruption and political turmoil, and many plan to spoil their ballots, there is no clear frontrunner among the 18 candidates

Surprise turn to constitutional crisis deals fresh blow to rebel band of former politicians

She had been arrested in an ongoing money laundering investigation

Move aims to end months of political uncertainty and scandal

Former investment banker on track to win after near-final vote tally yields slim lead