Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as the president of Peru on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 [1].

The inauguration marks a pivotal shift in national security and governance for a country struggling with chronic political instability. Fujimori takes power during a period of heightened volatility, promising to restore order through direct military intervention.

During the ceremony at the Congress of the Republic in Lima, Fujimori said that military forces will lead the fight against crime [1]. This strategy aims to curb rising violence and insecurity across the nation [4]. The new president also said there is a need to maintain the current economic direction to ensure stability [4].

Fujimori is now the ninth person to serve as president in the last 10 years [2]. This rapid turnover of leadership underscores the systemic fragility of the Peruvian executive branch. In a separate reflection of this instability, four governors have served in the five years preceding her inauguration [3].

Beyond security and politics, the president addressed the urgent need to manage a climate emergency. Fujimori said that her administration must tackle the environmental crises caused by El Niño [4]. The phenomenon has historically caused severe flooding and infrastructure damage in the region.

The ceremony in Lima was advanced in schedule, according to reports from the congress [2]. Fujimori now leads a government tasked with balancing a hardline security approach with the demands of an economic and environmental crisis.

“Keiko Fujimori is now the ninth person to serve as president in the last 10 years.”

Fujimori's presidency represents a return to the 'Fujimorismo' political lineage, characterized by a preference for military involvement in domestic policing. Her appointment as the ninth president in a decade highlights a deep-seated institutional crisis in Peru, where the executive office has become increasingly transient. The decision to prioritize military-led security and El Niño mitigation suggests a governance model focused on crisis management over long-term political reform.