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Fujimori and Sánchez close campaigns in Lima before Peru's tight Sunday runoff
Peru's presidential candidates, conservative Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sánchez, closed their campaigns in Lima on Thursday before thousands of supporters, three days before a runoff that polls suggest will be very close. Fujimori appealed for the “un...
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Politics
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Economy
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Energy & Oil
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Agriculture
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Environment
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Entertainment
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Health & Science
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Tourism
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