Roberto Sánchez has emerged as the likely winner of Peru's presidential runoff elections, held this Sunday, with a quick count showing him leading against Keiko Fujimori, according to Ipsos.

The JNE and ONPE detected 90 marked ballots and two representatives detained in Lima during the 2026 runoff election. Cities such as La Molina and Áncash reported marked votes favoring Keiko Fujimori. Authorities replaced materials and are investigating, as reports indicate over 6,000 polling stations are at risk of exclusion.

Political analyst Matías Bosch has raised concerns about the rise of the "Donroe" doctrine in the region.

The upcoming Peruvian election on Sunday, June 7, 2026, transcends national borders. It is part of a broader struggle that spans Latin America and the world: a confrontation between democratic, popular, and sovereign projects on one side and the rise of authoritarian far-right currents looking to restore increasingly aggressive forms of neoliberalism, concentration of power, social exclusion, and restriction of rights.

An investigative report from the American outlet The Intercept quoted a defense official familiar with information operations, stating that the portal La Tilde functions as a military messaging platform for the US Southern Special Operations Command (SOCSOUTH), which conducts special forces missions throughout South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Iván Cepeda, the presidential candidate for Colombia's Pacto Histórico, criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's support for far-right candidate Abelardo De la Espriella, claiming it threatens Colombia's sovereignty during an important election period.

This week, the National Assembly of Venezuela approved the initiation of a national consultation aimed at comprehensive reform of the country's criminal justice system, placing human rights at the forefront of this important dialogue.

On June 7, Peruvians will vote to determine not only the next president for the term 2026-2031 but also the institutional future of a nation grappling with instability. In the runoff campaign, progressive Roberto Sánchez has promised a referendum on a new Constitution, while right-wing Keiko Fujimori focuses on public safety and engages in a 'war' against crime.

Cuba leads a strong response to new U.S. sanctions and threats from President Donald Trump, emphasizing their commitment to resist and confront imperial aggression.

Thousands of young people flooded the streets of Bogotá to support Iván Cepeda Castro, the Presidential candidate of the Historical Pact and the Alliance for Life, as Colombia prepares for the second round of elections on June 21.