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Peru's President: I am confident citizens will accept electoral results

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic.

09:30 | Lima, Jun. 6.

After casting his vote at a school in Lima's La Molina district on Sunday, the President of the Republic Francisco Sagasti affirmed that he is confident that Peruvian citizens will respect the will of the electorate in this election.

The Head of State called for calm and noted that "there is no reason to be alarmed because all safety measures would be taken during and after the election."

"The participation of all citizens in the voting process is the most important thing. This is a right, but also a civic responsibility and a duty. It is important to cast our vote, strengthen democracy, and have as many voters as possible," he remarked.

The top official hopes that voters' absenteeism will be lower than in the first round of elections, when 18 candidates took part in the race.

"Now we have two (options for voting) and citizens' participation is important," he added.

The statesman explained that all law enforcement agents are prepared —as in previous situations— to handle any situation that may arise, although he expressed confidence that "citizens will respect the votes and will of the electorate."

The Peruvian leader also argued that electoral bodies —such as the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), the National Elections Board (JNE), and the National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec)— are autonomous, adding that the Executive Branch supports them by respecting their independence, and inviting foreign observation missions to follow up on the electoral process.

"I am sure that both contenders in this last stage will respect the electoral result, without questionings and will also invoke their political followers not to riot, protest, or question the electoral results," he emphasized.

Peruvians are called to elect a new President of the Republic between candidates Keiko Fujimori (Fuerza Popular) and Pedro Castillo (Peru Libre).

Presidente @FSagasti: Todas las medidas de seguridad están garantizadas durante y después de las #EleccionesBicentenario. pic.twitter.com/Ul8QMBy1Df
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) June 6, 2021

Presidente @FSagasti: Lo más importante es que toda la ciudadanía acuda a votar. Es un derecho, una responsabilidad cívica y un deber. Es importante emitir el voto, consolidar la democracia y tengamos el mayor número de votantes posibles.#EleccionesBicentenario pic.twitter.com/HXklSJY9FI
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) June 6, 2021

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Published: 6/6/2021

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