Peru: Fujimorista administration faces approval shifts and disinformation allegations

One month into the administration associated with Keiko Fujimori, public opinion in Peru shows a 52.6% approval rating and a 30% disapproval rating, according to a CPI national survey. While the administration has maintained an open economic model and addressed the effects of El Niño Costero, critics point to failures in combating organized crime and citizen insecurity, as well as contradictions within the Cabinet.

Simultaneously, allegations have surfaced regarding potential electoral manipulation. Reports link Carlos Díaz-Rosillo, an advisor to Keiko Fujimori, to Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo. Cerimedo has been accused of using bot farms to spread disinformation during political campaigns, raising concerns about the use of similar tactics to influence Peruvian elections. The Fujimorista party has denied these allegations.