Keiko Fujimori, the conservative politician and daughter of the former president, was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election. Fujimori, 51, will take office later this month as Peru’s ninth president in 10 years.

Background

This was her fourth bid for the position following years of political instability in the country. Fujimori thanked her supporters in a post announcing the conclusion of the election.

Peru’s top election authority certified the results, with Fujimori receiving 9,223,000 votes, or 50.14% of the total, while nationalist Congressman Roberto Sánchez earned over 9,173,000 votes, or 49.87%.

Policy Positions

Fujimori has pledged to act tough on crime with an ‘iron fist,’ amid concerns from voters about surging crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs.

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