‘Strategic partner’: Peru’s Fujimori plans to intensify ties with the US
Newly inaugurated Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has signaled a shift toward closer diplomatic and strategic ties with the United States. Her administration plans to join the 'Shield of the Americas' coalition to counter Chinese influence and address regional criminal networks.
Why it matters
The move marks a significant realignment in Latin American foreign policy, reflecting the ongoing geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in the region.
Peru’s newly inaugurated president indicates her government will join Trump’s Shield of the Americas coalition.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori and Foreign Minister Carlo Espa wait for delegations arriving at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 27, 2026, the day before she was inaugurated [Connie France/AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff and Reuters Published On 31 Jul 2026 31 Jul 2026 Peru plans to deepen its relations with the United States, which it sees as a “strategic partner”, according to newly appointed Foreign Minister Carlos Espa.
In remarks on Friday, he explained that Peru will also work to restore diplomatic ties with Mexico and Colombia and take initial steps to rebuild relations with Venezuela.
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