Keiko Fujimori is on course to win Peru's presidential election after taking a narrow lead with nearly all ballots counted. Analysts say her victory would mark the return of Fujimorism in a more pragmatic form, reflecting growing public concern over crime and a broader rightward political shift in Latin America.
Keiko Fujimori appears poised to secure victory in Peru's 2026 presidential election, potentially marking the return of Fujimorism to power after three unsuccessful presidential bids.
With 99.859% of ballots counted, official results show Fujimori, leader of the Popular Force party, on 50.118% of the vote, ahead of left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez of Together for Peru by about 43,000 votes.
Although the runoff was held on June 7, vote counting has been delayed by logistical challenges in remote areas, while ballots cast abroad are still being processed.
Political analysts say the close contest reflects Peru's deeply divided electorate.
