Keiko Fujimori

Peru’s incoming government plans to refocus state oil firm Petroperu on refining and distribution, sell non-strategic assets, and transfer the Norperuano oil pipeline to a private operator. The proposal is part of president-elect Keiko Fujimori’s economic program.

President-elect Keiko Fujimori asked Julio Velarde to continue as central bank chief, and he accepted on July 6. Velarde has led the bank since 2006 and will serve under Fujimori, marking his eleventh president.

Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi congratulated Peru's president-elect Keiko Fujimori on her runoff victory in a cross-ideological call. The interaction occurred amid Peru's government transition, with the handover scheduled for July 28.

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of disgraced president Alberto Fujimori, was declared the winner of Peru's presidential election nearly a month after voting took place in a tight race.

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, was declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff election with 50.14% of votes, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The State Department congratulated her, and she pledged to address surging crime with an 'iron fist.'

Keiko Fujimori will take office as Peru's president on July 28 after narrowly defeating Roberto Sanchez in a closely contested election. The race is among the closest in Peru's history, with Fujimori inheriting challenges of political instability and organized crime.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on crime concerns, with Fujimori pledging strict measures against organized crime.

Keiko Fujimori, daughter of an autocrat, won a close election in Peru. She pledged to increase private investment in the mining sector and adopt a strict approach to crime.

Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election. She is a conservative politician who secured victory in the contest.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on rising crime concerns, and Fujimori pledged to address it with strict measures. She is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori, a former president who previously led efforts against the Shining Path rebel group.

Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of the Peru presidential race. The announcement marks a significant political development in the country.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential runoff election with 50.135% of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez. The election focused on rising crime concerns, and Fujimori, who will be Peru’s ninth president in 10 years, pledged to address organized crime. Her father, Alberto Fujimori, was a former president who fought the Shining Path rebel group but faced convictions for human rights abuses and corruption.

Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician, won Peru’s presidential runoff election according to electoral authorities. The declaration was made by official sources in Lima, Peru.

The U.S. State Department congratulated Keiko Fujimori after she won Peru’s presidential election by a narrow margin. Fujimori’s victory follows a divisive election cycle and marks her fourth presidential bid, with her administration expected to prioritize security and trade cooperation with the U.S. Her win also comes amid growing Chinese economic influence in Peru, highlighted by the completion of a major port project.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's election with 50.135 percent of the vote, defeating Roberto Sánchez by a margin of 49,641 votes out of nearly 18 million cast. Fujimori becomes the first woman elected president of Peru.

Keiko Fujimori's victory in Peru's presidential runoff prompted regional congratulations, with leaders framing the result as part of a broader shift to the right in Latin America. Fujimori's potential leadership would join right-wing governments in Argentina, Ecuador, Chile, Paraguay, El Salvador, and Colombia.

Keiko Fujimori was confirmed as the winner of Peru's presidential runoff by the National Office of Electoral Processes, securing 50.14% of valid votes against Roberto Sánchez's 49.87%, with a margin of 49,641 votes.

Peru has elected Keiko Fujimori as president, marking a victory for the Latin American right. Fujimori pledged to keep the doors to dialogue open.

Keiko Fujimori leads in the Peruvian presidential race as the vote count concludes. She states the country is closer to 'order and hope' following the prolonged count.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential election by a narrow margin, defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. The victory marks a resurgence of the Latin American right, with Fujimori pledging to restore 'order and hope' as the new president.

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidency by a narrow margin, defeating Roberto Sanchez. She pledged to restore order and hope for Peruvians, marking a victory for the resurgent Latin American right.

Peru's conservative president-elect Keiko Fujimori pledged to restore 'order and hope' after narrowly defeating left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez in the June 7 presidential run-off election, which was dominated by surging crime.

Peru's electoral commission declared Keiko Fujimori the winner of the presidential election. The decision came after weeks of reviewing ballots.

Latin America has experienced a rightward political shift, with right-leaning leaders elected or installed in several countries. Chile's José Antonio Kast and Bolivia's Rodrigo Paz are in office, while Colombia's de la Espriella and Peru's Keiko Fujimori are presidents-elect. Argentina's Javier Milei is part of this trend, aligning the region with Washington.

Keiko Fujimori claims an irreversible victory in Peru's presidential election, while her rival Roberto Sanchez alleges electoral fraud. Fujimori consolidated an unassailable lead over Sanchez, who refuses to recognize a government led by her.

Keiko Fujimori leads in Peru's presidential run-off and vows to unite the country. She plans to form a cabinet with experienced technocrats.

Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's possible rightward shift, raises concerns about economic development policies in the Amazon. De la Espriella's pro-oil and fracking stance contrasts with outgoing President Petro's environmental focus, potentially impacting rainforest conservation efforts.

Colombia's election of Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, alongside Peru's potential election of Keiko Fujimori and Brazil's upcoming vote, raises concerns about shifting political priorities in the Amazon region. These leaders have signaled support for economic growth through extractive industries, contrasting with previous environmental-focused policies in Colombia and Peru.

Keiko Fujimori is leading Peru’s presidential race with 50.1% of votes, ahead of Roberto Sanchez’s 49.9%, as disputed ballots are being adjudicated. The lead is secured with a margin of 43,386 votes and fewer than 39,300 votes in dispute.

Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori appears to have built an unassailable lead in the runoff election. Official figures show her leading as vote counting nears completion.

Peru's right-wing presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori built what may be an unassailable lead as vote counting for the runoff election entered its final stages, official figures showed.

Keiko Fujimori holds a lead in the official count, on course to win the presidency on her fourth attempt after three earlier defeats. With 99.9% of votes counted, she leads by approximately 41,800 votes (50.11% to 49.89%), but her rival refuses to accept the results. Votes from Peruvians living abroad may be the deciding factor.

Roberto Sánchez, a presidential candidate from Juntos por el Perú, accused the runoff election of an ongoing fraud and stated he would not recognize a government led by Keiko Fujimori. He also announced a protest in Lima to defend what he claims is the popular will expressed through voting.

Peru's presidential election is the closest in the country's history, with a margin of under a percentage point. Keiko Fujimori is expected to win, but her rival claims irregularities. The report is by Daniel Quinlan.

Peru’s June 7 runoff election ended with a near dead heat between Roberto Sánchez and Keiko Fujimori. Trailing candidate Sánchez is leading a protest in Lima on June 19, calling it a defense of the vote.

Left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez called a protest in Lima against the result of Peru's presidential runoff, which makes right-wing Keiko Fujimori the virtual winner. Fujimori leads Sánchez by 44,101 votes with 99.51% of tally sheets counted, though no official winner has been declared as electoral justice considers challenges.

Crime surges in some Latin American countries are fueling a far-right political backlash, with conservative populists leveraging tough-on-crime rhetoric to gain support. Leaders like El Salvador's Nayib Bukele and Peru's Keiko Fujimori are promoting security-focused policies, backed by U.S. President Donald Trump, amid rising concerns about extortion and gang violence in nations such as Colombia, Peru, and Honduras.

Keiko Fujimori leads in Peru's presidential count with 99.1% of votes, ahead of Roberto Sánchez by 36,889 votes. The left is mobilizing and appealing for nullity, with 0.84% of votes pending review until mid-July.

Peru's leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez asked right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori to support a vote recount, citing alleged irregularities after overseas votes were tallied. Fujimori leads by a narrow margin as counting proceeds slowly.

Peru's presidential runoff election remains undecided with a nearly 50-50 split between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sanchez. A recount is underway after ballots counted so far show the candidates separated by under a thousand votes, with no official winner declared yet.