Keiko Fujimori Declared Winner of Peru's Presidential Runoff Election

Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, was declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election on July 3, 2026. Fujimori, 51, received 9,223,000 votes, accounting for 50.14% of the total, while her opponent, nationalist Congressman Roberto Sánchez, received over 9,173,000 votes, or 49.87%. She will assume office later this month, marking her fourth attempt at the presidency amid ongoing political instability in the country. In a post on social media platform X, Fujimori expressed gratitude for the trust placed in her by the electorate and emphasized her commitment to listening and engaging with citizens during the transition period. The election results were certified by Peru's top election authority. Fujimori's election comes as voters express concerns over rising crime rates, particularly related to organized crime gangs, and she has pledged a strong response to these issues. The U.S. State Department congratulated her on her victory and expressed interest in collaborating on security and trade matters.