Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president
Keiko Fujimori has officially taken office as president of Peru following a tight election victory, taking the oath in Lima before domestic and international attendees.
Keiko Fujimori has officially been sworn in as the president of Peru during a ceremony at the Congress of the Republic in Lima. The leader of the conservative Fuerza Popular party secured the presidency after defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in a runoff election by a narrow margin of 49,641 votes.
Spanish King Felipe VI attended the inauguration ceremony, using his visit to Lima to invite leaders to the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid. Fujimori's presidency marks a pivotal moment for Peru, with supporters expecting improved public security while critics express concern over potential political influence stemming from the legacy of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori.
Sources: El Día, La Vanguardia, Tagesschau
How outlets assessed this
- Sweden Herald Critical Emphasized Fujimori's right-wing populist background and her party's role in polarizing Peruvian political debate.
- El Mundo Supportive Highlighted Fujimori's strategic cabinet appointments aimed at extending reach beyond traditional Fujimorism to maintain political stability.
- Tagesschau Cautious Framed the presidency around public division between security expectations and fears of replicating her father's authoritarian legacy.
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Earlier coverage
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