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Fujimori Vows Mass Expulsions as Peru Votes Amid Crisis

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Fujimori Vows Mass Expulsions as Peru Votes Amid Crisis
Peruvians vote for a new president this weekend, with security dominating the final campaign day. The country faces rising violence and political instability. Frontrunner Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a jailed former president, made a stark pledge. She vowed to expel migrants she blames for increasing crime. A record 35 candidates are competing. Analysts say the large field makes a second-round runoff vote likely. The election follows years of protests and multiple former presidents being investigated or imprisoned. Voters will also select a new congress.