Keiko Fujimori denies links to consultant Fernando Cerimedo

Keiko Fujimori Fernando Cerimedo electoral interference Peru security crisis legislative powers

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has denied any personal or professional relationship with Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo. Speaking from Piura, Fujimori stated that Cerimedo did not participate in her party's 2026 electoral campaign and that she has no communication with him, despite his recent presence in Lima during her inauguration.

This denial contrasts with reports from migration records and testimony from Cerimedo's former partner, Nadia Beller. Beller claims Cerimedo met with a member of Fujimori's campaign team in Lima on the day of the presidential inauguration. Migration data also indicates Cerimedo traveled to Peru during the election period. Cerimedo is currently in preventive detention in Bolivia facing investigations for attempted femicide and alleged illicit enrichment.

Separately, the Cerimedo case has expanded to Chile, where prosecutors have opened an investigation into his potential involvement in Chilean electoral processes.

In domestic policy, Fujimori's administration is seeking expanded legislative powers from Congress to combat organized crime. The proposal includes reforms in intelligence, prison control, and the ability to expedite the expulsion of irregular migrants. However, the request has faced criticism from regional leaders who fear the austerity measures required to fund these security initiatives will lead to budget cuts for local governments and municipal services.

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Fernando Cerimedo · Fuerza Popular · Keiko Fujimori · La Derecha Diario · Nadia Beller · Peru · Rodrigo Paz Pereira

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[● 2 SOURCES] Regional leaders express concern that requested legislative powers to reduce current spending will impact local government budgets. investiga.pe · jornada.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Chilean prosecutors have opened an investigation into Cerimedo's potential involvement in Chilean electoral processes. reportediario.cl
[● 2 SOURCES] The Peruvian government has requested legislative powers to combat organized crime, including intelligence reforms and prison control. canaln.pe · www.prensa-latina.cu
[● 4 SOURCES] Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo is currently in preventive detention in Bolivia facing investigation for attempted femicide. infopress.pe · asuntoscentrales.com · diariocorreo.pe
[DISPUTED] President Keiko Fujimori denies any personal, professional, or electoral link to Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo. infopress.pe · asuntoscentrales.com · lahora.pe · diariocorreo.pe
[DISPUTED] Migration records indicate Cerimedo traveled to Peru during the electoral period and was present in Lima during Fujimori's inauguration. lahora.pe · www.telesurtv.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] A national survey shows 19.2% of Peruvians support the militarization of streets to combat rising crime. diarioelsolcusco.pe
[● 3 SOURCES] Cerimedo's former partner, Nadia Beller, claims he met with a member of Fujimori's campaign team in Lima on the day of the inauguration. asuntoscentrales.com · www.telesurtv.net