Peru: why a fundamentalist sect became an unexpected winner in elections

Political party of Los Israelitas wins second largest share in new congress, and prompts concern over their fundamentalist views

In a country that takes pride in its colourful folklore, Los Israelitas - a religious sect whose members dress in flowing biblical robes - were regarded as just one more strand in Peru's cultural tapestry.

That was until their political party became an unexpected winner in parliamentary elections on Sunday.