Peruvians prefer prime minister from outside Fujimori's party, poll finds

A majority of Peruvians, 61%, prefer that the next prime minister appointed by President-elect Keiko Fujimori not be affiliated with her party. A poll by Datum revealed that 39% of respondents want the ministerial cabinet to include members from different political forces.

Only 25% of those surveyed expressed a preference for a prime minister close to Fujimorismo, with 9% indifferent and 5% unsure. Regarding the composition of the first cabinet, 34% favor independent figures without party affiliation, while 19% would like to see individuals close to Fujimori's Fuerza Popular party.

Furthermore, 42% of Peruvians believe Fujimori's government will be better than the previous one, which experienced significant instability. In contrast, 25% anticipate a similar performance, and 20% expect it to be worse. The survey also touched upon Fujimori's promise to emulate her father's government, with 49% agreeing to some extent, while 47% disagreed.

When asked about the new government's priorities, 73% cited combating citizen insecurity as the most pressing issue, driven by a surge in criminal gang activity. Job creation and economic reactivation followed as priorities for 26% of respondents, with improvements in health and education services also mentioned.

Looking ahead, 52% of Peruvians are optimistic that the country's situation will improve over the next five years, while 17% foresee a worsening outlook. The Datum poll surveyed 1,200 individuals nationwide between July 3 and 6, with a margin of error of 2.8% and a 95% confidence level.