1️⃣ **Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru’s presidential election** – a vote that was the closest in the country’s recent history, with the final margin down to just 0.27% between her and her opponent Roberto Sánchez. The result was announced on Friday, almost a month after the runoff on 7 June.
2️⃣ The winner took 50.135% of the vote, while Sánchez received 49.865%. The two camps both poured out big political energy, but many voters threatened that the overseas vote was skewed in favor of Fujimori.
3️⃣ Fujimori’s push this time is “a crackdown on organised crime.” She promises a stronger armed forces, higher police presence, and the swift removal of undocumented immigrants who commit crimes.
4️⃣ The election echoes a larger **geopolitical shift** in Latin America, with new conservative leaders taking power across the region. From Colombia to Ecuador and beyond, governments are maybe getting closer to the U.S. “Trump‑style” agenda.
5️⃣ She will be sworn in on 28 July, stepping into a role that sees her as “the latest right‑wing leader in a region mostly dominated by left‑wing politics.” It’s a sign of the times, and a reminder that elections can come down to a handful of votes.
