Peru’s Keiko Fujimori wins presidential election, in latest victory for Latin American right
Summary
Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, won Peru’s presidential election by a very small margin. After weeks of reviewing disputed votes, the official result is expected on July 3, and she will take office on July 28.Key Facts
- Keiko Fujimori won the June 7 presidential runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes out of more than 18 million ballots.
- The official winner announcement by Peru’s National Electoral Jury is set for July 3.
- Fujimori promises to restore "order and hope" amid rising crime and political instability in Peru.
- Peru has had eight presidents in the past decade, showing political instability.
- Her father, Alberto Fujimori, was known for fighting rebels and controlling inflation but was later jailed for corruption and crimes against humanity.
- Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez has not accepted the results and claims vote irregularities.
- Keiko Fujimori has run for president four times and will start her five-year term on July 28.
- The Fujimori name carries both strong support and strong opposition in Peru due to her father’s controversial legacy.
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