Keiko Sofía Fujimori promised a "secure, prosperous, and united" Peru during a ceremony at the Congress of the Republic in Lima [1, 2].
The pledge comes as Peru faces deep political polarization following a runoff election decided by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes [1].
Speaking before the plenary session of the Congress, Fujimori announced the start of a national reconciliation process designed to heal the country's internal divisions [2, 3]. She focused her remarks on the need for stability and collective recovery to move the nation forward.
"The country needs to heal its wounds and we are going to work for reconciliation and unity," Fujimori said [3].
Despite the ceremony held on June 4, 2024, the official start of her presidential term is scheduled for July 28, 2026 [4]. This transition period follows a highly contested electoral cycle that left the electorate split. Fujimori emphasized that her administration would prioritize a cohesive national identity to ensure long-term governance.
"I promise a secure, prosperous, and united Peru," Fujimori said [1].
Throughout her address, she called on various political factions to set aside differences for the benefit of the public. She noted that building a more united country is the primary objective of her upcoming mandate [4].
"We will build a more united country," Fujimori said [4].
“The country needs to heal its wounds and we are going to work for reconciliation and unity.”
Fujimori's emphasis on reconciliation reflects the fragility of her mandate, having won by a razor-thin margin of fewer than 50,000 votes. By framing her early presidency around 'healing' and 'unity,' she is attempting to broaden her legitimacy and mitigate potential civil unrest or legislative deadlock from a polarized opposition before she officially takes office on July 28.
