Peru: President Keiko Fujimori faces scrutiny over disinformation links and Cabinet absences

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The administration of Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori is facing scrutiny regarding both political ethics and governance. An investigation by El Foco, reported by teleSUR, alleges that Fujimori’s Fuerza Popular party utilized a digital propaganda network linked to Argentine operative Fernando Cerimedo. The report claims the party allocated 69,000 soles to Argentine consultants and that over 658,000 soles were injected from Argentina to fund disinformation campaigns, including the use of 24 AI-generated avatars on YouTube to promote her candidacy.

Simultaneously, Fujimori’s leadership style has come under fire. Records indicate she was absent from six of the last nine Cabinet meetings in August, missing discussions on critical issues such as public health and security.

In other developments, the government has declared a state of emergency in five prisons to prevent criminal activity, and the Commission of Constitution has summoned Prime Minister Luis Galarreta to explain requests for expanded legislative powers. Additionally, Deputy Julián Pérez Mallqui has faced criticism for alleged threats against journalists, while the administration’s attempt at a direct-to-citizen 'streamer' communication strategy has been questioned following a violent criminal attack in Trujillo.

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Argentina · Council of Ministers · Fernando Cerimedo · Fuerza Popular · Keiko Fujimori · Peru

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[○ 1 SOURCE] At least ten Facebook pages managed from Argentina reportedly ran 1,041 paid advertisements between August 2025 and June 2026. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation identified 24 YouTube advertisements using AI-generated avatars to promote the Fujimorista candidacy. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 658,000 soles (approximately 170,000 USD) were allegedly injected from Argentina to fund disinformation campaigns. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] An investigation by El Foco, reported by teleSUR, alleges links between Fuerza Popular and digital propaganda structures. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fuerza Popular reportedly allocated 69,000 soles to Argentine consultants Esteban José de Apellaniz and Federico Javier Falco. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Keiko Fujimori denies having any personal or professional relationship with Cerimedo. questiondigital.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Keiko Fujimori was absent from six of the last nine Cabinet meetings held during August. www.cronicaviva.com.pe
[○ 1 SOURCE] Fuerza Popular allegedly hired Argentine consultants connected to the circle of Fernando Cerimedo. questiondigital.com