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Peruvian shamans perform ritual of sound and smoke to bless candidates ahead of presidential runoff
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Peruvian shamans perform ritual of sound and smoke to bless candidates ahead of presidential runoff

https://apnews.com/video/peruvian-shamans-perform-ritual-of-sound-and-smoke-to-bless-candidates-ahead-of-presidential-runoff-539bca010c85422a9116cf1980a7bb4b
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  • Peruvian shamans gathered to perform a ritual for the two runoff contenders ahead of the June 7 vote.
  • The candidates in the runoff are Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez, set to face off on June 7.
  • The ritual accompanies the election coverage as Peru moves toward the final ballot.
  • The AP focuses on cultural and symbolic aspects influencing Peru’s presidential race.
  • The ceremony was documented as part of AP’s coverage of the Peruvian election process.
  • The runoff follows the first round of elections held in April.
  • The video credit for the AP shot is Mauricio Muñoz.
  • The ritual reflects Peru’s diverse cultural practices influencing politics.
  • The article notes the candidates advancing in April were Fujimori and Sánchez.
  • The story is part of AP News' World section coverage on Peru's election.
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Peruvian shamans perform a blessing ritual ahead of a presidential runoff
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Peruvian shamans perform a blessing ritual ahead of a presidential runoff

https://apnews.com/article/peru-election-shaman-keiko-fujimori-sanchez-583a607a8b1bbc46529152c5e6a9b882
Apnews.com
  • Shamans held a pre-election blessing for Fujimori and Sánchez on Lima's Herradura Beach ahead of the runoff.
  • The rite is a traditional start to the year and to elections, with the shamans invoking protection for the preferred candidate.
  • Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez were the runoff contenders after a crowded April first round.
  • The runoff election is set for Sunday, with the winner to be sworn in on July 28 for five years.
  • The ritual used flower petals, coca leaves, palo santo, black tobacco, swords, dolls, flares and drums.
  • Shamans declined to forecast outcomes this time, unlike some past years.
  • The first-round vote in April had logistical problems that affected voters abroad and at home.
  • The 2026 election marks Peru’s ongoing political turnover amid corruption concerns.
  • The event is part of AP’s Latin America coverage around the presidential race.
  • The runoff election date and swearing-in timeline are outlined for Peru’s next president.
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