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Peru's new government under President Keiko Fujimori is set to strengthen ties with the US, viewing it as a strategic partner. Foreign Minister Carlos Espa announced plans to restore relations with Mexico and Colombia, and gradually with Venezuela, while joining a US-led anti-crime coalition.
Keiko Fujimori, a 51-year-old conservative politician, officially became president of Peru after defeating leftist rival Roberto Sanchez by fewer than 50,000 votes in a June runoff. She has vowed a tough crackdown on crime, but critics fear a return to the authoritarian tactics of her father, Alberto Fujimori.
Peruvian presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez on June 11 denounced the second-round election as fraudulent and said he would not recognize a Keiko Fujimori victory. He called for protests and asked electoral authorities to annul results at 119 consular offices abroad, without providing evidence. Fujimori dismissed the allegations as political desperation.
Preliminary results show a near-even split between right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez in Peru’s presidential runoff, with less than one percentage point separating them. Both candidates anchor sharply opposed visions for the country, echoing the deep political division that has produced eight presidents in a decade.
Peruvians voted Sunday in a contentious presidential runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and leftist Roberto Sanchez. The election comes amid deep public frustration and follows a first round marred by logistical issues and fraud allegations. Analysts say the outcome hinges on millions of disillusioned voters who stayed home or cast invalid ballots in the first round.
Peruvians head to the polls Sunday in a runoff election between veteran right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori and leftist lawmaker Roberto Sánchez, a tight race reflecting deep voter fatigue with chronic political instability. The winner becomes Peru's ninth president in a decade amid rising crime, corruption, and voter apathy. Both candidates have consolidated support but represent only a fraction of the electorate, with millions abstaining or spoiling ballots.
Peru's Keiko Fujimori is in her fourth presidential bid, her strongest yet. Despite scandals and her father's legacy, she leads a powerful party but faces a tight runoff against leftist Roberto Sanchez.
Peru holds its second-round presidential election on June 7 after a turbulent first round marred by delays and fraud allegations. The runoff features right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori against leftist Roberto Sánchez, with polls showing a tight race and high abstention rates. The outcome will shape Peru's political stability and align with broader Latin American trends.
Peru's presidential election heads to a runoff between right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sanchez, reflecting deep political polarization. The tightly contested race unfolds amid challenges including inflation and inequality.
