Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated as Peru's President, Military to Lead Order Maintenance

Keiko Fujimori officially assumed the presidency of Peru on Tuesday, swiftly announcing a hardline approach to public security. In her inaugural address, Fujimori declared that the military would temporarily lead security operations and internal order in areas plagued by gangs, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. This move aims to reclaim affected territories for citizens. "In case of a state of emergency, the armed forces will temporarily assume the direction of security operations and internal order maintenance" to "return these territories to the citizens," she stated before Parliament. The newly elected leader cautioned against expecting immediate miracles or hollow promises. Instead, she pledged to offer "a method, discipline, perseverance, and a clear path." Fujimori's firm stance on security was a key promise during her campaign, signaling her administration's priority to tackle organized crime and restore order.