Peru's new president Keiko Fujimori declares state of emergency after inauguration
Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori declared a state of emergency shortly after her inauguration, deploying the military to regions affected by high crime rates.
Keiko Fujimori has officially taken office as Peru's president following her narrow runoff election victory over left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez. Shortly after her inauguration at the Congress of the Republic in Lima, Fujimori declared a state of emergency in high-crime regions, ordering the military to temporarily take control to combat gang violence, drug trafficking, and illegal mining.
In an effort to secure political stability and broaden her political base, Fujimori appointed key cabinet members extending beyond traditional Fujimorism, including Vice President Luis Galarreta. Her incoming administration faces high public expectations regarding public security alongside persistent concerns over the political legacy of her father, former President Alberto Fujimori.
Sources: El Día, El Mundo, ORF, Sweden Herald, Tagesschau
How outlets assessed this
- Jul 29, 2026, 03:30 AM UTC
- 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.
Sources
- Tagesschau — Keiko Fujimori übernimmt Präsidentenamt in Peru
- El Día — Keiko Fujimori toma posesión como presidenta de Perú
- Sweden Herald — Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru president after narrow election win
- ORF — Perus neue Präsidentin verhängt Ausnahmezustand
- El Mundo — Los hombres fuertes de Keiko, más allá del fujimorismo
Earlier coverage
- Jul 28, 2026, 11:30 PM UTCKeiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president