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Keiko Fujimori sworn president, promises mega-prisons, military security

7/29/2026

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Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated

Keiko Fujimori was officially sworn in as Peru’s president in Lima on 28 July 2026.
She announced that the armed forces will temporarily lead security operations in high-crime areas during states of emergency.
The runoff was won by under 50,000 votes, giving her party half the Senate.
She pledged four mega-prisons, anonymous judges, and U.S. cooperation while keeping the China-backed Chancay port.

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Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated

Keiko Fujimori was sworn in as Peru’s president in the capital city of Lima on 28 July 2026.
Opposition groups demanded a commission to investigate the 2022-2023 protest deaths and ensure accountability.
Critics warned the megaprison plan and anonymous judges could erode civil liberties for marginalized communities.
Fuerza Popular and its ally hold half the Senate, making removal of the president harder.

Blindspot

Blindspot

Opposition parties and civil-society groups demanded the creation of an independent commission to investigate the dozens of deaths that occurred during the 2022-2023 anti-government protests, saying accountability is essential.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

On 5 April 1992 President Alberto Fujimori, with the Peruvian Armed Forces, dissolved Congress and suspended the constitution, ending the democratic order that had existed since 1980. The self-coup, condemned by the Organization of American States, followed a poll showing only 17 % public support for Congress. Its legacy of concentrated power underpins concerns about later authoritarian moves.

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Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated

Keiko Fujimori was officially sworn in as Peru’s president in Lima on 28 July 2026.
She announced that the armed forces will temporarily lead security operations in high-crime areas during states of emergency.
The runoff was won by under 50,000 votes, giving her party half the Senate.
She pledged four mega-prisons, anonymous judges, and U.S. cooperation while keeping the China-backed Chancay port.

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