Keiko Fujimori claims ‘irregularities’ as rival widens narrow lead in Peru presidential election

Far-right candidate's statement attracts criticism as international observers say ballot passed off correctly

Keiko Fujimori, one of the two candidates fighting vote by vote for the presidency of Peru, has alleged fraud and irregularities in the count of Sunday's election as her rival leftist teacher Pedro Castillo widens a narrow lead.

An inter-American observer mission did not report any irregularities and said the ballot passed off correctly, complying with international standards.