Keiko Fujimori inaugurated as Peru's president, first woman elected by popular vote FAST-MOVING
Keiko Fujimori took the oath of office on 28 July 2024, becoming the first woman elected president of Peru by popular vote. She won the runoff with 9,223,396 votes (50.135 % of valid votes), a margin of 49,641 over left‑wing challenger Roberto Sánchez, who received 9,173,755 votes (49.865 %).
The ceremony was held in the Congress hall in Lima and was attended by foreign leaders including Argentine President Javier Milei and Spain’s King Felipe VI. Fujimori named a cabinet with Luis Galarreta as prime minister, Elmer Cuba as economy minister and Carlos Espá as foreign minister.
Her party, Fuerza Popular, holds 41 deputies and 22 senators in Congress but lacks a governing majority, forcing negotiations with other blocs. Fujimori faces a fragmented legislature, a sharp rise in crime, and an El Niño emergency projected to cost up to 16 billion soles. She pledged a hard‑line security agenda, national reconciliation and swift action on the climate disaster.
Entities: Carlos Espá · Elmer Cuba · Fuerza Popular · Javier Milei · Keiko Fujimori · Luis Galarreta · Peru · Roberto Sánchez
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Fuerza Popular holds 41 deputies and 22 senators in Congress but does not have a majority. (legislative composition)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Roberto Sánchez received 9,173,755 votes, equal to 49.865 % of valid votes. (election results)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Keiko Fujimori is the first woman elected president of Peru by popular vote. (historical significance)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Keiko Fujimori received 9,223,396 votes, equivalent to 50.135 % of valid votes. (election results)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The inauguration marked the return of the Fujimori family to the executive after 26 years. (historical context)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as president of Peru on 28 July 2024. (inauguration date and event)
- [● 2 SOURCES] International guests at the ceremony included Argentine President Javier Milei and Spain’s King Felipe VI. (foreign dignitaries)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Keiko Fujimori won the election by a margin of 49,641 votes over Roberto Sánchez. (election margin)