A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoff
Keiko Fujimori is competing in a presidential runoff in Peru against Roberto Sanchez, aiming to leverage her tough-on-crime stance amidst rising insecurity. This marks Fujimori's fourth attempt at the presidency, following a previous defeat in 2021. Despite her family legacy being a polarizing factor, recent polls indicate a slight decrease in her rejection rate among voters.
- ▪Keiko Fujimori secured 17.17% of the vote in the first round of the election, the highest share among candidates.
- ▪She faces leftist congressman Roberto Sanchez, who received 12.03% of the vote in the first round.
- ▪Fujimori's father, Alberto Fujimori, was a controversial president known for both stability and human rights abuses.
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A 'new Keiko' tests old Fujimori name in Peru's presidential runoffSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPopular Force presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori holds a press conference after the National Jury of Elections (JNE) announced that she will advance to a runoff election on June 7, in which she will compete for the presidency of Peru against candidate Roberto Sanchez of the Juntos por el Peru party, in Lima, Peru, May 17, 2026. REUTERS/Alessandro CinquePublished Jun 03, 2026, 06:05 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 06:05 PMLIMA, June 3 - Conservative Keiko Fujimori will seek Peru's presidency on Sunday in a runoff vote, hoping that her tough-on-crime stance at a time of rising insecurity will outweigh a polarizing family legacy with voters.Fujimori, 51, secured the highest…
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