Keiko Fujimori confirmed Peru's president-elect by 49,641 votes in full count
Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) closed the presidential runoff count at 100% on Monday, confirming Keiko Fujimori's victory over Roberto Sánchez. Fujimori took 50.14% of valid votes, a margin of 49,641 ballots in one of the country's closest recent elections.
Peru's National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) closed the count of the presidential runoff at 100% of tally sheets on Monday, confirming the victory of Keiko Fujimori over Roberto Sánchez, 22 days after the June 7 vote. The result ends months of uncertainty over the contest.
The Fuerza Popular leader obtained 50.14% of valid votes against her rival's 49.87%, a difference of just 49,641 ballots, in one of the closest elections in the country's recent history. The narrow outcome underscores how divided the electorate remains.
With the tally now final, attention turns to the transition and to whether such a slim mandate will constrain the incoming government. Investors and analysts are watching for early signals on economic policy and cabinet appointments in the weeks ahead.
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