Peru votes for president amid chaos

The election takes place in a context of extreme fragmentation, with Keiko Fujimori leading a crowded field with only 15% support in recent polls.

Voters are primarily concerned with the surge in violence and systemic corruption that has seen multiple former leaders imprisoned or removed from office.

A new bicameral legislative system is also being introduced for the first time in over three decades.

If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election will be required, prolonging the uncertainty in the South American nation.