Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as president of the Republic of Peru on July 28, 2026 [1], [2].
The inauguration marks a historic shift in Peruvian politics as Fujimori becomes the first woman to be elected to the presidency by popular vote [1]. Her victory concludes a three-attempt presidential quest for the Fujimorismo movement and returns her family to the executive branch for the first time in 26 years [1], [3].
The ceremony took place at the Congress of the Republic in Lima [2], [4]. During the proceedings, the 51-year-old president addressed the nation regarding the state of the country [1].
"El diagnóstico es complejo y doloroso," Fujimori said [2].
The return of the Fujimori name to the presidency follows the resignation of her father, Alberto Fujimori, more than two decades ago [1]. The transition follows a period of electoral competition that culminated in her victory earlier this year [3].
Fujimori's ascent to power represents the culmination of a long-term political strategy by her party to regain influence over the state's administration. The swearing-in ceremony in Lima served as the formal transition of power, establishing her authority over the executive branch [2], [4].
“Keiko Fujimori becomes the first woman elected by popular vote in Peru.”
The presidency of Keiko Fujimori signals a restoration of 'Fujimorismo' in Peruvian governance. By breaking the gender barrier as the first popularly elected female president, she secures a legacy distinct from her father while simultaneously reviving the political machinery that defined Peru's 1990s. Her focus on a 'complex and painful' national diagnosis suggests an administration that will prioritize systemic stabilization over immediate populist gains.
