Peru Election Mired in Chaos

The race features a record field of 35 candidates, with right-leaning businessman Rafael Lopez Aliaga and Keiko Fujimori leading early exit polls.

Allegations of fraud have already been raised by multiple contenders as police were seen entering election authority headquarters during the vote.

The logistical failures have further eroded public trust in a political system that has seen nine presidents in 10 years.

Final results are not expected for several days as the extended voting process concludes.