Keiko Fujimori prepares transition, security plan and regional coordination as Peru's president‑elect

Keiko Fujimori was declared president‑elect of Peru after a narrow runoff on 7 July 2026 and will assume office on 28 July. She has begun a structured transition, establishing sector‑specific technical teams led by Marco Vinelli to diagnose ministries and ensure continuity. Fujimori met with outgoing president José María Balcázar to coordinate the hand‑over and confirm a formal audience at the Government Palace. She also held talks with regional governors, the Assembly of Regional Governments and other local leaders to prioritize infrastructure, river‑bank defenses and El Niño preparedness. In the security arena she announced plans to request legislative powers to combat crime, proposing a S/ 5 billion allocation for intelligence, communications interception and a “Plan Sur” to channel mining tax revenues to southern‑region projects. Fujimori confirmed that central‑bank president Julio Velarde will remain in post and met with former presidential candidates to discuss policy. Internationally, a Japanese prefecture invited her to visit her ancestral lands, while Mexico’s president noted the strained diplomatic context. The transition agenda focuses on stabilising public security, accelerating disaster‑risk mitigation and sustaining economic growth ahead of the new administration’s first 100 days.