Keiko Fujimori elected Peru president after close race
Al Jazeera reported that conservative Keiko Fujimori defeated left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez by a narrow margin.
By Sofia Marchetti · World Affairs Correspondent
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Peru has elected conservative Keiko Fujimori as president, Al Jazeera reported, in a close contest that added to recent gains by right-wing forces in Latin America. Fujimori defeated left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez by what Al Jazeera described as a razor-thin margin.
After the result, Fujimori said the “doors to dialogue will always be open,” according to Al Jazeera. The comment signaled an effort to project openness after a tight race against Sanchez.
Al Jazeera identified Fujimori as Peru’s president-elect and described her victory as the latest win for a resurgent Latin American right. The report did not provide vote totals or further details on the margin.
The election result places Fujimori, a leading conservative figure, at the head of Peru’s government after defeating a left-wing opponent. Al Jazeera reported the outcome on June 30, 2026.
This story draws on original reporting from Al Jazeera.