Conservative leader Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru's president following a narrow election victory, aiming to address political instability and rising crime.

Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as the president of Peru on Tuesday in Lima. The 51-year-old leader of the Popular Force party secured the presidency after winning the June runoff election by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes. She becomes the country's first female head of state and the ninth president to take office in the last decade.

Political Context and Legislative Support

Fujimori assumes office following a period of significant political turmoil in Peru, where only three of the last nine presidents were elected by popular vote, while others left office due to resignations or congressional removals. Her administration enters with substantial legislative backing; her Popular Force party and its ally, Popular Renovation, hold half of the seats in the new Senate. This coalition is expected to provide stability and reduce the likelihood of legislative efforts to remove the president.

Security and Economic Policy Plans

Central to Fujimori's campaign was a pledge to combat organized crime and extortion with an "iron fist." Her security proposals include building a mega-prison modeled after El Salvador's Cecot facility and implementing reforms to allow judges to hide their identities during criminal trials for safety. Additionally, she announced that the military will temporarily lead security operations in crime-afflicted areas. Economically, she plans to boost infrastructure by facilitating partnerships between government agencies and private investors, and she has announced a 15% increase in the national minimum wage.