Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as president of Peru on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, after taking the oath of office in Lima [1].
The inauguration marks the return of the Fujimorismo movement to power after 26 years [3]. Fujimori is the first woman to hold the presidency in Peru, following a tightly contested runoff election against left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez that required weeks of vote-counting [1].
Speaking at the Congress building, Fujimori emphasized a commitment to the legal limits of her power. She said, "Vou cumprir os cinco anos de mandato (2026‑2031) e 'nem mais um dia'" [2]. This pledge specifies she will serve the five-year term and not a single day more [2].
Fujimori's agenda includes a mixture of diplomatic cooperation and hard-line domestic security. She said, "Precisamos de unidade nacional e de parceria estratégica com o Brasil" [4]. This call for national unity and strategic partnership with Brazil suggests a conciliatory approach to regional relations [4].
However, her domestic security policy indicates a more aggressive stance. Fujimori said, "Os militares serão empregados no combate ao crime organizado" [5]. The deployment of the military to fight organized crime marks a significant shift in the state's approach to internal security [5].
The new administration now faces the challenge of governing a polarized electorate. Fujimori's victory returns her family's political legacy to the center of Peruvian governance, a legacy that remains a point of deep division within the country [1].
“"Vou cumprir os cinco anos de mandato (2026‑2031) e 'nem mais um dia'."”
The return of Fujimorismo to the presidency suggests a pivot toward right-wing governance and a more militarized approach to public safety. By explicitly pledging to leave office after five years, Fujimori is attempting to distance herself from the authoritarian associations of her father's era, though her plan to use the military for crime control may reignite debates over civil liberties and state power.
