Peru president-elect Fujimori vows 'order and hope' after narrow election victory
Summary
Keiko Fujimori won the presidential runoff in Peru by a very small margin, defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. She promised to bring "order and hope" to the country, which is facing rising crime and political instability.Key Facts
- Fujimori won the June 7 runoff election by fewer than 50,000 votes out of over 18 million cast.
- She is a conservative and the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori.
- The election focused on concerns about increasing crime and political instability in Peru.
- Peru has had eight presidents in the last ten years.
- Fujimori plans to take office on July 28 for a five-year term.
- Her father was known for fighting rebels and controlling inflation but was later imprisoned for corruption and human rights abuses.
- Roberto Sanchez, the left-wing candidate, challenged the election results, citing alleged irregularities.
- Fujimori has run for president four times and faced both strong support and strong opposition related to her family name.
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