Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s president after tight June election
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as the president of Peru following a narrow victory in the June runoff election. Her administration aims to address crime and economic instability, marking a significant conservative shift in the region.
Why it matters
As the leader of Peru's largest party and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, her presidency signals a major political transition in South America with potential implications for regional security and economic policy.
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LIMA, Peru (AP) — 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, 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 protests or corruption scandals.
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