US Congratulates Peru's Keiko Fujimori After 50.1% Runoff Win

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 1

Keiko Fujimori won Peru’s presidential runoff with 50.1% of the vote, fewer than 50,000 ballots ahead out of roughly 18 million cast, prompting a State Department congratulations message.
Washington said it wants deeper cooperation with her administration on security, investment and trade, signaling early support for a conservative, pro-market partner in Latin America.
The outreach comes as the US tries to counter China’s growing regional influence, including Beijing’s $1.3 billion Chancay deepwater port project in Peru.
Fujimori’s law-and-order platform also fits US anti-trafficking and security priorities, though Peru’s election authority JNE still has to issue the formal proclamation.
Her fourth presidential bid makes her Peru’s first female president-elect and returns the Fujimori political brand to power after a divisive campaign in a country that has had nine presidents in a decade.

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Keiko Fujimori’s Razor-Thin 2026 Victory: Divided Peru Faces Legal, Economic, and Geopolitical Crossroads

Overview

Keiko Fujimori was declared Peru's president-elect in June 2026 after a very close election, where her strong support from Peruvians living abroad helped her overcome a domestic vote deficit. This narrow win highlights how divided the country is, with many voters still remembering the authoritarian rule of her father, Alberto Fujimori, which had previously stopped her from winning the presidency. Her campaign focused on tough law-and-order policies, promising to use the military to fight crime. The result has drawn immediate international attention and sets the stage for a challenging presidency in a polarized nation.

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