Key Facts
• Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, announced her candidacy on October 30, 2025.
• The 2026 presidential election in Peru is scheduled for April.
• This marks her fourth attempt at the presidency, having lost in runoff elections three times.
• Alberto Fujimori, the first Japanese-Peruvian president, passed away in 2024.
• Keiko leads the center-right party Popular Force.
• Peru recently experienced political turmoil, with former President Boluarte impeached in October 2025 over corruption allegations.
Summary
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of the late Alberto Fujimori, has declared her candidacy for Peru’s 2026 presidential election, marking her fourth attempt at the position. Fujimori, who leads the center-right Popular Force party, announced her decision during a party gathering on October 30, 2025. Her previous bids ended in runoff defeats. The election is set for April 2026. This announcement comes amid political instability in Peru, following the impeachment of former President Boluarte in October 2025 over corruption allegations.
