Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory
Keiko Fujimori has been inaugurated as the president of Peru following a narrow election victory. She aims to stabilize the country's political landscape and address crime through security reforms modeled after policies in El Salvador.
Why it matters
Marks a significant shift in Peruvian leadership and regional politics, with potential implications for security and economic policy in South America.
LIMA, Peru — Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on Tuesday after winning the June presidential runoff by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes, a victory that confirmed a regional shift in South America toward the conservative wing.
With the ceremony, Fujimori, a four-time presidential candidate and leader of Peru's largest political party, officially takes office as the country's ninth president in a decade. The 51-year-old is hoping to stabilize Peru's turbulent politics, reduce crime and boost economic growth.
Over the past decade, only three of Peru's presidents have been elected by popular vote. The rest have come into office after their predecessors resigned or were removed by congress amid corruption scandals.
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