Fujimori to meet with Central Bank chief once Peru vote count is finalized

Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, that she will meet with Julio Velarde, the president of Peru's Central Reserve Bank (BCRP), immediately after the final vote count. Fujimori currently holds a lead of over 40,390 votes against leftist rival Roberto Sánchez, with 99.697% of the ballots tallied.

Fujimori stated her intention to request that Velarde, who has led the BCRP since 2006, continue in his role. Velarde's current term concludes on July 28, but he has indicated a willingness to consider staying on if asked by the next president. This potential continuation of Velarde's leadership has been met with optimism in financial markets and among the Peruvian public.

Velarde himself has expressed a shift in his stance regarding his tenure. While previously leaning towards leaving the central bank after nearly two decades, he acknowledged that he would "think about it" if offered an extension. He emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with the incoming government, as the president appoints and the Senate ratifies the central bank chief. Meanwhile, Fujimori criticized the ongoing delay in finalizing the election results, arguing that each day without a clear outcome hinders the transition process and the ability to address pressing national issues.

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No me corresponde, es el presidente quien nombra y el Senado el que ratifica, entonces no puedo adelantarme a eso