Summary
Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru’s presidential election, narrowly beating Roberto Sánchez by less than 50,000 votes nearly a month after the vote. Fujimori, who has run for president three times before, will take office on July 28 and plans to focus on fighting organized crime.Key Facts
- Keiko Fujimori won 50.135% of the vote in the June 7 runoff election.
- Roberto Sánchez received 49.865% of the vote and has challenged the result, claiming election irregularities.
- Fujimori is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, who was jailed for human rights abuses.
- She has promised a military crackdown on organized crime and to expel undocumented immigrants involved in crimes.
- This is her fourth attempt to become president; she lost narrowly in 2011, 2016, and 2021.
- Fujimori’s victory marks a shift toward right-wing leadership in Peru and Latin America.
- Similar right-wing leaders have recently been elected in Colombia, El Salvador, and Ecuador.
- The presidential inauguration is scheduled for July 28.
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