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Keiko Fujimori Sworn In as Peru's President Amid Protests

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What Happened

Sixty elected senators were sworn in on Friday, completing the restoration of a bicameral Congress for the 2026–2031 term after the April 12–13 elections. The newly seated Senate holds authority to amend bills referred by the Chamber of Deputies, consolidating an upper-house check on legislation.

What Happened

Sixty elected senators were sworn in on Friday, completing the restoration of a bicameral Congress for the 2026–2031 term after the April 12–13 elections. The newly seated Senate holds authority to amend bills referred by the Chamber of Deputies, consolidating an upper-house check on legislation.

Where Sources Agree

  • arrows_inputPresidential Inauguration: Several sources align on the inauguration of Keiko Fujimori as Peru's president on July 28, 2026, marking the nation's ninth presidency in a decade, according to inauguration reports.
  • arrows_inputHardline Security Strategy: A number of outlets note that President Keiko Fujimori plans to combat rising crime with an 'iron fist' strategy, which includes deploying the military to lead security operations, constructing a mega-prison, and implementing anonymous judges for criminal trials, according to official policy announcements.
  • arrows_inputBicameral Legislature Restored: Some coverage highlights the return to a bicameral congressional system for the 2026-2031 term as a significant structural shift, comprising 60 senators and 130 deputies, according to congressional records.

Where Sources Disagree

  • arrows_outputSenate Power Balance: Some reports state that President Fujimori’s governing coalition holds half of the Senate seats. In contrast, other sources characterize the bloc as holding more than one-third of the seats, suggesting a more precarious legislative position.
  • arrows_outputRecent Presidential Count: Reports vary slightly on the count of recent Peruvian leaders, with some sources citing nine presidents over the last decade, while others note ten since 2016.
  • arrows_outputElection Victory Margin: Reports vary slightly regarding the presidential election margin, with some sources stating Fujimori won by fewer than 50,000 votes, while others specify the margin as 49,641 votes.

Timeline

July 28, 2026

Agenda, Protests and Congressional Outlook: At her inauguration Fujimori outlined a law-and-order and economic agenda — including raising the monthly minimum wage to 1,300 soles (~15%), reorganizing social services, deploying the military temporarily for security and preparing for El Niño — while opponents protested and Congress remained polarized with a divided upper and lower chamber. (Statements: 127, 120, 134, 106, 132, 55, 116, 105)

July 28, 2026

Fujimori Sworn In President: Keiko Fujimori was sworn in at an official ceremony in Congress in Lima on July 28, 2026, becoming Peru’s ninth president in a decade and the country’s first elected female head of state, with regional leaders in attendance. (Statements: 51, 103, 107, 29, 128)

July 27, 2026

Key Cabinet Appointments Named: In the days before the inauguration, Fujimori named former central bank board member Elmer Cuba as economy/finance minister and Carlos Espá (Espa) as foreign minister, among other cabinet choices later sworn in. (Statements: 6, 14, 110)

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