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Peru's presidential race zeroes in on organized crime

With 35 contenders in the running, candidates are increasingly spotlighting plans to combat organized crime as a way to distinguish themselves.

Published Mar 20, 2026, 10:19 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Thirty-five candidates are vying to be Peru’s next president, and many are focusing on strategies to counter organized crime. Campaigns are framing proposals to beat back criminal networks as a key issue to break out ahead of the crowded field.