Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as the president of Peru on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 [3].
The inauguration marks a significant political shift for the nation, as Fujimori assumes leadership following a highly contested election and a narrow margin of victory.
The ceremony began at midday [4] at the Congress of the Republic in Lima [2]. Fujimori will serve a presidential term spanning 2026-2031 [2]. The event was attended by several U.S. officials [5] and other international delegations.
Fujimori secured the presidency after defeating Roberto Sánchez in the second round of voting. The victory was narrow, with a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes [1].
During her address, Fujimori outlined her vision for the administration, promising to create a country that is "seguro, próspero y unido" — safe, prosperous, and united [2]. She highlighted the role of the armed forces in domestic security, saying that the military will lead the fight against crime [3].
Fujimori is the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori. Her ascent to the presidency follows years of political volatility in the region. Prior to the inauguration, she held protocol meetings with other regional leaders, including Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa [6].
As she takes office, the new president faces the challenge of governing a polarized electorate given the slim margin of her electoral win [1].
“"Un país 'seguro, próspero y unido'"”
The election of Keiko Fujimori represents a consolidation of right-wing influence in Latin American politics. By prioritizing military involvement in crime-fighting and winning by a razor-thin margin, Fujimori enters office with a mandate that is both ideologically specific and numerically fragile, which may lead to significant legislative friction in the Peruvian Congress.
