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Supporters of Presidential candidate Pedro Castillo protest against the uncertainty, over the result of the presidential elections held a month ago, in Lima, Peru, July 6, 2021. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda
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LIMA, July 6 (Reuters) - Thousands of Peruvians took to the streets on Tuesday to protest uncertainty over the result of the presidential election a month ago, as the confirmation of leftist Pedro Castillo is held up by ballot challenges from his conservative rival.
Supporters of Castillo, carrying colorful Wiphala Andean flags and banners with pictures of the socialist former teacher, marched toward Congress demanding that his narrow lead of some 44,000 votes be upheld.
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