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Peru: Fujimori calls on citizens to vote

Photo: ANDINA/Jhonel Rodríguez

12:50 | Lima, Jun. 6.

Fuerza Popular presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori on Sunday requested Peruvians to go to vote at voting centers today in order to choose the country's destiny, adding that she will respect the popular will.

During a breakfast held at Lomas del 27 de Marzo human settlement, 46-year-old Fujimori said the campaign comes to an end with great lessons, such as having generated spaces for forgiveness and reconciliation.

"Thank you, we cannot talk about proposals but we can talk about hope, faith in the future, working for the development of our children. I ask all Peruvians to go to vote, let's do it without fear, let's go to the polls in search of peace, to defend democracy, and choose the destiny that we want," she expressed.

Likewise, the former Congresswoman explained that —although it is not known what the result of the second electoral round will be— she reaffirms her commitment to respect the popular will.

"It will be the decision of our country that defines whether I have to serve as president of Peru or serve as an ordinary citizen. To me, it will always be an honor to work towards the development of our country," she said.

Furthermore, Fujimori pointed out that the nation is highly polarized in this presidential runoff election. Therefore, it is necessary to create spaces for unity starting tomorrow.

The candidate arrived in Lima's San Juan de Lurigancho district joined by husband Mark Vito Villanella, daughters, as well as siblings Sachi and Kenji.
 

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Published: 6/6/2021