Peru's government guarantees orderly, transparent transition

Peru's Prime Minister Luis Arroyo has pledged a smooth and transparent handover of power to the incoming government, led by President-elect Keiko Fujimori. Arroyo assured that the current administration will leave behind a country with a growing economy, functional institutions, and policies in place to ensure continuity.

"The Executive Power will hand over to the next government a country on the move, with an economy that maintains its growth, operational institutions, and conditions that ensure the continuity of public policies," Arroyo stated during a ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. He emphasized that this process demonstrates the strength of Peru's democracy and the maturity of its institutions.

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The Executive Power will hand over to the next government a country on the move, with an economy that maintains its growth, operational institutions, and conditions that ensure the continuity of public policies.

The transition process demands "responsibility, serenity, and absolute respect for institutionalism," Arroyo added. He also highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between Peru and the United States, noting economic ties and cooperation in defense, security, organized crime, and space matters.

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that will be the best demonstration of the strength of our democracy and the maturity of our institutions.

Meanwhile, the National Elections Jury (JNE) is set to officially proclaim the results of the June 7 presidential runoff. Fujimori secured victory by a narrow margin of 49,641 votes over her rival, Roberto Sánchez of Juntos por el Perú. Sánchez, however, has alleged fraud without presenting evidence and has appealed to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) to prevent the proclamation of the results.

Sánchez's appeal stems from the JNE's rejection of his request to annul votes from abroad, which he claimed would have given him the win. He cited changes in vote counting procedures compared to the first round as grounds for his challenge. Fujimori is scheduled to receive her presidential credentials on July 15.

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responsibility, serenity, and absolute respect for institutionalism