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

Her inauguration marks the return of the Fujimorismo movement to power and establishes her as the first woman to lead the country after being elected by popular vote [2].

The ceremony took place at the Congress of the Republic of Peru in Lima [3]. Fujimori, 51, assumed office after three previous attempts to win the presidency [2, 4].

In her initial address, Fujimori emphasized infrastructure and economic growth. She said, "Culminaremos la Nueva Carretera Central como una obra prioritaria," referring to the completion of the New Central Highway as a priority project [5].

Economic data cited in relation to her administration's focus on foreign trade shows Peru's export sales reached U.S.$13,546 million in May 2026 [6]. This figure represents a 40.1% growth compared to the same period the previous year [6].

Despite the historic nature of her victory, the transition remains polarized. AFP said she is "the new president who divides the Peruvians" [7].

The inauguration was attended by political figures including Luis Galarreta, and Miguel Torres [8].

“First woman elected by popular vote in Peru”

The ascension of Keiko Fujimori signals a significant ideological shift in Peru, reviving the political legacy of her father, Alberto Fujimori. By prioritizing foreign trade and large-scale infrastructure, her administration aims to leverage recent export growth to stabilize the economy, though her polarizing public image suggests a challenging path toward national legislative consensus.