U.S. hails Keiko Fujimori's "important" victory as Peru's new president

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated conservative Keiko Fujimori on her "important" victory in Peru's presidential election, signaling a desire for enhanced bilateral cooperation. The Trump administration announced its readiness to deepen collaboration with Fujimori's government, particularly in strengthening security partnerships and consolidating investment and trade ties within the region.

Keiko Fujimori, 51, was officially declared the winner of the presidential runoff three weeks after the vote. She secured 50.13% of the vote, narrowly defeating her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez, who garnered 49.86%. This razor-thin margin made the election one of the closest in Latin America's recent history.

Fujimori's victory signifies the return of "Fujimorismo" to Peru's highest office, more than twenty years after her father, Alberto Fujimori, concluded his iron-fisted rule. Alberto Fujimori, president from 1990 to 2000, was later convicted of corruption and crimes against humanity. His daughter's ascent to the presidency reintroduces a powerful political legacy into Peruvian governance.