forty six percent of the votes he now faces a runoff in three weeks time against left winger fernando haidar who finished a distant second also not attracted support by promising to fight corruption and restore what he called traditional values his opponents say he poses a threat to democracy in the largest country in latin america. supporters believe he's going to turn the country around in sunday's results gave them reason to celebrate their candidate share of the vote surged past pollsters predictions. the country's under siege within the government. it's we need to end this and he's the most capable of doing so no doubt about it now my son my son. was. in the images. that he was the only one was. also narrow didn't appear in person after the election results were announced the full military officer was staffed at a campaign rally last month and doctors are still wary of his health but he did appear on social media. i'm sure that in the second round we will intensify our efforts and will obtain the victory. the sixty three year old has vowed to crack down on corruption and criminals. but