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Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared the winner of the second round of Peru's presidential elections, narrowly defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez. The announcement came three weeks after the votes were cast on June 7, 2026. Fujimori, who is the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, received 50.13% of the vote compared to Sanchez's 49.86%, marking a difference of less than 50,000 votes between the two candidates.
This election is noted as one of the most contentious in Latin American history, with reports of significant polarization among the electorate. In addition to celebration from Fujimori's supporters, there are ongoing tensions as Sanchez has refused to recognize the results, claiming electoral irregularities. Fujimori has since pledged to restore "order and hope" in Peru, reflecting the urgent public concerns around rising crime rates and social unrest. The electoral outcome signals a notable return of Fujimorismo to power, which had been a prominent political movement in Peru in previous decades.
1 July
The Trump administration congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her presidential election victory in Peru.
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