Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president after narrow victory

Lima – On July 28, Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president in a ceremony before the nation’s Congress, becoming the country’s ninth chief executive in a decade. Her victory over left‑wing challenger Roberto Sanchez was decided by a margin of roughly 50,000 votes, underscoring the tightly contested nature of the election. The inauguration marks a continuation of political turnover in the Andean nation, where frequent changes in leadership have accompanied mounting public concern over governance and stability.

Within hours of taking office, President Fujimori announced her cabinet and outlined a series of initiatives aimed at addressing Peru’s escalating security crisis, which officials describe as the worst in decades. The new administration’s priority agenda emphasizes intensified law‑enforcement measures, reforms to the criminal justice system, and increased resources for police operations, signaling a swift shift toward a more conservative, crime‑focused governance approach. Fujimori’s early actions set the tone for her term as she confronts both the immediate challenges of public safety and the broader expectations of a populace accustomed to rapid political change.