Peru presidential candidates seek ways to avoid crowds

Three weeks before presidential elections in Peru, favorite five of 18 candidates have increased ir presence in streets, trying to close tiny margins of preference shown in polls.

Presidential election on April 18 seeks to replace interim President Francisco Sagasti, who took office after his predecessor, Martin Vizcarra, was impeached while being investigated for corruption.

Massive garings are banned in Peru due to State of Emergency in place to avoid spre of COVID-19, forcing candidates to look for ways around restrictions.

Most have reached ir supporters by greeting m from passing trucks, while ors have preferred direct contact with small communities or neighborhoods.

Among favorites, candidate Yohny Lescano from Popular Action Party is in first place, visibly above or four who share a second tight place.

Keiko Fujimori, leer of Popular Force party and daughter of former leer Alberto Fujimori is also among favorite contenders.

Fujimori is under investigation and accused of allegedly laundering money from Brazilian construction company Odebrecht. A prosecutor has requested a sentence of 30 years in prison against her and dissolving Popular Force party.

This is third time she runs for president after unsuccessfully doing so in 2011 and 2016.

Or favorites are George Forsyth from Popular Victory party, Rafael López Aliaga of Popular Renovation party and Verónika Mendoza for Toger for Peru Party.