MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Sunday, July 5th 2026 - 21:08 UTC
“Congratulations on two things: first on the win, and on your perseverance, which is exemplary,” Orsi said, referring to Fujimori's path to power on her fourth attempt after three lost runoffs
Uruguay's left-wing President Yamandú Orsi congratulated Peru's right-wing president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, by phone on her runoff victory, in a contact that bridged the ideological divide in a region where most governments have shifted to the right. The conversation, released by the Office of Peru's President-Elect, came amid the government transition in the Andean country, with the handover set for July 28.
“Congratulations on two things: first on the win, and on your perseverance, which is exemplary,” Orsi said, referring to Fujimori's path to the presidency on her fourth attempt after three lost runoffs. The Uruguayan leader offered support to the incoming administration and highlighted opportunities for cooperation between the two countries, with a mention of Peru's farm sector: “Your agricultural production is enviable. Fortunately, we have a lot of trade,” he said.
