Peruvian politician and business administrator, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori
Conservative Keiko Fujimori maintains a razor-thin lead over leftist Roberto Sánchez amid a drawn-out vote count. Officials expect a final result in coming weeks as ballots require review, with overseas votes increasingly pivotal to the outcome.
Peru’s presidential runoff between Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez remains closely balanced as voters weigh crime, economic policy, and the legacy of past leaders. Polls show a statistical tie, with urban-rural splits and skepticism over institutions shaping the outcome.
Colombia, Peru and Brazil are moving right in a regional shift that could reshape how the Amazon is managed. De la Espriella in Colombia has secured a narrow win, while Peru is poised to elect Fujimori. Brazil faces a high-stakes election that could redefine environmental policy amid deforestation concerns.
Colombia’s presidential runoff winner is under pressure over US citizenship and possible conflicts of interest. Senator Iván Cepeda has urged Abelardo de la Espriella to renounce his US citizenship and clarify whether he is an agent of the United States. Cepeda warns of civil disobedience if legality conditions are not met.
Keiko Fujimori has been officially declared winner of Peru's June 7 runoff, taking 50.135% of the vote to Roberto Sánchez's 49.865%. The result follows weeks of protests, fraud accusations and a review of contested ballots. Fujimori has pledged to unite the country and crack down on crime; Sánchez has contested the result.
Brazilian President Lula Da Silva is defending sovereignty as talks with the US fray over election interference fears. Milei’s rhetoric and Bolsonaros’ campaign moves intensify regional tensions ahead of Brazil’s October vote. Diplomatic spats include visa revocations and downgrades, amid a broader regional shift toward conservative leadership.
Protests linked to the JAAC have escalated as elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir proceed in three phases amid a nationwide crackdown. Officials report clashes and casualties, while JAAC demands political reform and abolition of reserved refugee seats. International observers call for access and transparency as media restrictions intensify.
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s president, vowing a hardline approach to crime and instability after a tumultuous decade of leadership. She pledges military involvement in high-crime areas during emergencies and seeks to bolster ties with the United States while addressing El Niño impacts and inequality.
Peru’s Constitutional Court has nullified the entire criminal proceedings against former president Ollanta Humala and his wife Nadine Heredia, following a 2025 conviction for money laundering tied to Odebrecht funding. Humala is expected to be freed from Barbadillo Prison in Lima. The decision marks a dramatic turn in a case that has spanned several presidents and the Odebrecht corruption scandal.
A small passenger plane carrying 13 people, including 11 foreign tourists and two crew, has crashed near Nazca, Peru, killing all aboard. The aircraft was operated by Aerodiana and had departed from Ica/Pisco for a sightseeing flight over the Nazca Lines. Authorities are investigating the cause amid strong winds that had disrupted flights earlier in the day.
Petro has claimed thousands of tally sheets were manipulated after counts were transmitted to Colombia’s election agency. Officials and observers reject the fraud claims, and Abelardo de la Espriella is set to be sworn in this week, as Colombia prepares for a tightly watched transition.