Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win

Fujimori takes office promising an iron-fisted crackdown on crime, as critics fear a return to her father’s tactics.Published On 28 Jul 202628 Jul 2026Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president after narrowly winning an election dominated by voters’ fears over soaring crime and despite lingering divisions over the legacy of her strongman father, Alberto Fujimori.The conservative 51-year-old defeated left-wing rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in June’s run-off after losing three previous presidential bids. She becomes Peru’s ninth president in a decade, taking office with a promise to restore stability after years of political turmoil that have seen a string of presidents removed, resign or replaced before finishing their terms.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential racelist 2 of 4Left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez concedes Peru vote to Keiko Fujimorilist 3 of 4Peru’s President-elect Fujimori says she wants to restore ties with Mexicolist 4 of 4Will Peru’s new leader Keiko Fujimori reject her father’s legacy?end of list“I swear … that I will faithfully carry out the duties of president o...