NewzFormer Peruvian president Manuel Merino de Lama has placed second in the exit polls for the regional government of Tumbes, positioning him to advance to a runoff election according to data released by Datum following the 2026 Regional and Municipal Elections.
The preliminary results indicate that Merino is among the leading contenders in the regional race in Tumbes, reflecting a return to electoral politics for the former head of state following the political crises of his past administration.
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