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Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president after tight election and change announcements
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ท Costa Rica /Elections & Politics

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president after tight election and change announcements

From La Naciรณn · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on July 28, 2026, promising to tackle rising crime.
  • Her inauguration followed a closely contested presidential election on June 7.
  • The article notes AFP as a leading global news agency and mentions a journalist specialized in health and wellness.

Keiko Fujimori took office as Peru's president on July 28, 2026, pledging to confront the escalating crime wave plaguing the Andean nation. Her inauguration marked the beginning of her administration for the 2026-2031 term.

The ceremony took place in Lima, where Fujimori was sworn in, vowing to address the security concerns that have affected the country. Her victory came after a tight presidential runoff election held on June 7.

The article also includes information about AFP, describing it as a leading global news agency known for its rapid, comprehensive, and verified coverage of current events and daily life. It highlights AFP's extensive network of journalists in 151 countries and its global leadership in digital verification.

Additionally, the text mentions Libia Solano Meza, a journalist specializing in health and wellness, who graduated from the Universidad Internacional de las Amรฉricas (UIA). In 2022, she received the Alberto Martรฉn Chavarrรญa Award from the North American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham). The article also touches upon comment section policies, reserving it for subscribers to ensure transparency and prevent distortions in public debate.

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Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.