Peru takes ultraconservative turn as Fujimori becomes president
Summary
Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as president of Peru on July 28, 2026. She won a very close election against her left-wing rival, Roberto Sanchez, and quickly began appointing her cabinet and focusing on fighting crime amid a serious security crisis.Key Facts
- Keiko Fujimori became Peru's president on July 28, 2026.
- She is a conservative leader with an ultraconservative approach.
- Fujimori won by a narrow margin of about 50,000 votes.
- Her opponent in the election was Roberto Sanchez, who is from the left wing.
- Peru has had nine presidents in the last ten years, showing political instability.
- One of Fujimori’s main priorities is addressing the country’s severe crime problem.
- She took her oath of office before Peru’s Congress.
- Fujimori has begun naming her cabinet members soon after taking office.
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