Keiko Fujimori received her official presidential credentials from Peru's National Jury of Elections in Lima this week.

The transition marks a pivotal shift for the South American nation as Fujimori, a conservative candidate, prepares to lead a deeply divided electorate. Her ascent to power follows one of the closest contests in the country's recent history.

Fujimori is the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori. She secured the presidency after the runoff election held on June 7, 2026 [1]. The victory was decided by a razor-thin margin, with Fujimori earning 50.135% of the vote [2].

Her opponent, Roberto Sánchez, received 49.865% of the vote [2]. The final gap between the two candidates was approximately 50,000 votes [2]. Despite the narrow difference, the National Jury of Elections has certified the results, allowing the credentials to be delivered at the agency's headquarters.

Fujimori is now scheduled to be inaugurated on July 28, 2026 [1]. The ceremony will formally install her as the head of state, ending the period of electoral uncertainty that followed the June vote.

The process of receiving credentials is the final legal requirement before a candidate can assume office in Peru. This step ensures that the electoral body has verified all tallies, and addressed any formal challenges to the results.

Fujimori's victory returns her family's influence to the executive branch. Her platform and the narrowness of her win are expected to shape her initial legislative agenda as she seeks to govern with a mandate that barely exceeds half the voting population.

“Keiko Fujimori received her official presidential credentials from Peru's National Jury of Elections in Lima.”

Fujimori's narrow victory and subsequent certification underscore the volatility of Peruvian politics. Because she won by only a fraction of a percentage point, she will likely face significant opposition in Congress, making the formation of a stable governing coalition difficult. Her inauguration on July 28 will be a critical test of her ability to project authority over a polarized public.