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Peruvian President Fujimori Confirms Argentine Businessman's Campaign Support, Denies Romance
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Peruvian President Fujimori Confirms Argentine Businessman's Campaign Support, Denies Romance

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori confirmed that an Argentine businessman, Damián Valenzuela, assisted her in her recent election campaign.
  • Fujimori denied any romantic relationship with Valenzuela, countering a media report that suggested intimacy.
  • The president stated her focus is solely on governing Peru for the next five years.

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has confirmed that Argentine businessman Damián Valenzuela provided support during her latest election campaign. Fujimori addressed the matter in a live broadcast on TikTok, mentioning Valenzuela among "several friends" who generously offered their assistance and expertise.

people from abroad who have generously come to collaborate and I value the knowledge of all these people who, in a generous way, wanted to help me in this process.

— Keiko FujimoriThe President explained the nature of foreign assistance received during her campaign.

However, Fujimori explicitly denied any romantic involvement with Valenzuela, dismissing claims made by the weekly publication Hildebrandt en sus Trece. The report had suggested an intimate relationship, alleging they had visited a Lima spa together. Fujimori clarified that her visit to the establishment on July 11, prior to her inauguration, involved a car owned by her political party, Fuerza Popular, not a state vehicle.

I have been invented relationships for some time, about four or five.

— Keiko FujimoriFujimori refuted media speculation about her personal life.

The president, who is divorced and has two daughters, emphasized her singular commitment to Peru for the next five years. "My focus and concentration is very clear," she stated, indicating that personal relationships are not a priority at this time. Valenzuela, who reportedly faces legal disputes related to his financial advisory work in the United States and Uruguay, was also noted by the publication to have attended Fujimori's inauguration ceremonies.

From July 28 and for the next five years, my commitment is to Peru, I want that to be very clear, perhaps later I can think about other things.

— Keiko FujimoriThe President reaffirmed her dedication to her role.

Marco Vinelli, Peru's Minister of Agrarian Development and a close collaborator of Fujimori, acknowledged knowing Valenzuela from the campaign period. He mentioned introducing Valenzuela to guests at the July 28 inauguration ceremony. While Vinelli confirmed Valenzuela's presence during the campaign as one of many advisors, he could not confirm if Valenzuela currently serves as an advisor to the president.

In the campaign (electoral) there have been many advisors.

— Marco VinelliPeru's Minister of Agrarian Development commented on the campaign staff.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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