Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru's presidential election weeks after vote
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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