Conservative Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a run-off

Peru held a presidential run-off between the top two candidates from the first round. Keiko Fujimori—leader of the conservative Popular Force—advanced to face her rival in the June run-off and was ultimately declared the winner based on the official vote count.

The result comes amid Peru’s recurring pattern of tense, closely fought presidential contests, with the election outcome expected to shape national politics and Congress for years. Fujimori’s win also underscores the continued strength of conservative/populist politics in Peru, as the country remains politically divided between voters seeking change and those favoring stability and continuity in economic and security priorities.