‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Summary
Peru’s new Foreign Minister Carlos Espa said the country wants to strengthen its relationship with the United States, calling it a “strategic partner.” Peru will also work to rebuild ties with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela under President Keiko Fujimori’s government, which focuses on fighting crime and increasing cooperation with the US.Key Facts
- Carlos Espa was recently appointed as Peru’s Foreign Minister.
- Peru sees the United States as a key strategic partner and plans closer cooperation.
- Peru will try to restore diplomatic relations with Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.
- President Keiko Fujimori leads a conservative government focused on reducing crime.
- Fujimori has a history linked to her father, former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted for human rights abuses.
- The US government under President Trump supports right-wing leaders in Latin America and has pushed to limit China’s influence in Peru.
- Peru plans to join the Shield of the Americas, a coalition to fight drug cartels and other criminal groups.
- The US Deputy Secretary of State attended Fujimori’s inauguration, showing Washington’s support.
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