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July 28, 2026
Keiko Fujimori Sworn in as Peru's President After Narrow Election Victory Involving Diaspora Votes
- Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru's president on July 28 after winning a close election, where votes from citizens living abroad were decisive in her victory over Roberto Sánchez.
- Her administration plans to tackle crime and economic issues, including a 15% increase in the minimum wage.
- Fujimori's party will hold half of the Senate seats, complicating opposition efforts to challenge her presidency.
- Protests occurred during her inauguration, with opposition leaders calling for investigations into past violence and corruption.
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- Peru's Fujimori takes power, extending Latin America's rightward tiltJul 28, 2026 at 10:08 AM · Reuters
- Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victoryJul 28, 2026 at 8:30 PM · NPR
- They live far from their countries, but diaspora voters can be key in Latin American electionsJul 28, 2026 at 9:15 PM · CNN