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Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president after a razor-thin victory that centered on fear of crime. She pledged a hard‑line security agenda—including a mega-prison, anonymous judges, deportations, and work-for-food requirements—while critics warn the crackdown could erode civil liberties and revive her father Alberto Fujimori’s controversial legacy amid ongoing political instability and protests.
Keiko Fujimori narrowly defeated leftist Roberto Sánchez in Peru's presidential runoff, winning by fewer than 50,000 votes as ballots were reviewed and the final tally awaits official certification on July 3. She will take office on July 28 for a five-year term, promising to restore 'order and hope' amid rising crime and political instability, while navigating the controversial Fujimori family legacy.
In her fourth bid for the Peruvian presidency, Keiko Fujimori leads Fuerza Popular as she tries to translate decades of influence and her father Alberto Fujimori's legacy into a win. She faces hurdles including past corruption inquiries, pre-trial detentions that were dismissed, and skepticism about her commitment to democracy. With a campaign built on restoring stability amid rising crime and economic worries, she has solidified the right-wing base while opponents label her as a remnant of impunity. The first-round performance exceeded expectations, but a neck‑and‑neck runoff with leftist Roberto Sánchez has emerged as the likely verdict, with debates over constitutional reforms and market-oriented economics shaping voters' choices. If she wins, analysts say her party's power could govern through a full term, but experts warn the Fujimori name still shadows Peru's democratic future.