Peru’s Keiko Fujimori wins presidential election, in latest victory for Latin American right
The 51-year-old daughter of late president Alberto Fujimori secured the top office after authorities spent weeks reviewing contested ballots
TL;DR
- Keiko Fujimori has won the Peruvian presidential election by a slim margin.
- She vowed to restore "order and hope" after her victory.
- The election focused on rising crime and chronic political instability in Peru.
- Fujimori is the daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, whose legacy is viewed with both praise and criticism.
- She secured the presidency on her fourth attempt.
- The official announcement of the winner is scheduled for July 3rd.
- Fujimori will take office on July 28th for a five-year term.