Peru · Politics

Key Facts

Strong start — Keiko Fujimori begins her term with 60% approval, 24% disapproval, and 16% no opinion, according to a Datum Internacional survey published on 9 August 2026.

Growth target — Finance Minister Elmer Cuba aims to lift Peru’s potential GDP growth floor to 4% during the term, with a stated priority on private investment and productivity.

2026 outlook — The MEF projects 3.2% growth this year, a figure Cuba revised to 3.5% on 9 August, citing El Niño conditions but still expecting stronger performance.