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Conservative Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Keiko Fujimori, a conservative politician and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, was declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election, securing 50.135% of the vote against Roberto Sánchez's 49.865%.
- Fujimori's victory marks Peru's ninth president in 10 years and reflects a broader regional shift toward conservative leaders in Latin America.
- The election was heavily influenced by public concern over rising crime, particularly extortion by organized gangs, with Fujimori pledging a tough approach to law enforcement.
- Fujimori plans to build new prisons, implement forced labor for inmates, militarize borders to combat crime, and deport undocumented migrants as part of her security strategy.
- She emphasizes a transition period focused on listening and preparation ahead of her inauguration later this month.
