Keiko Fujimori arrived at the Congress of the Republic of Peru in Lima on Tuesday to be sworn in as president [1, 2].
The transition occurs as Peru seeks to end a decade of political instability. Fujimori's ascent to the presidency follows a highly contested electoral cycle that highlighted deep divisions within the Peruvian electorate.
Fujimori, 51, secured the presidency after the runoff election held on June 7, 2026 [3, 4]. The victory was decided by a narrow margin of 49,641 votes [5]. According to official results, Fujimori received 50.135% of the vote, while her opponent, Roberto Sánchez, received 49.865% [5].
The inauguration ceremony on July 28, 2026, marks the official start of her term [2, 5]. Fujimori arrived at the congressional building to deliver her inaugural address and formally take office [1, 2].
Her path to the presidency was marked by the slim gap between the two candidates. The difference of fewer than 50,000 votes underscores the polarized nature of the June runoff [5]. This narrow victory places the new president in a position where building a legislative coalition will be essential for governance.
The events in Lima today represent the final step in the transition of power. By arriving at the Congress, the president-elect moved to formalize her leadership over the nation [1, 2].
“Keiko Fujimori arrived at the Congress of the Republic of Peru in Lima on Tuesday to be sworn in as president”
The narrow margin of Fujimori's victory, less than 0.3%, suggests a lack of a broad national mandate. This thin electoral cushion may complicate her ability to pass legislation through a fragmented Congress, potentially extending the period of political volatility that has characterized Peruvian governance over the last 10 years.
