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Fujimori Declared President-Elect After Narrow Runoff Win, Opposition Alleges Fraud

Keiko Sofía Fujimori Higuchi is proclaimed president-elect after the National Electoral Jury certifies her narrow runoff victory with 50.135% against 49.865% for Roberto Sánchez.The JNE confirms her two vice presidents and notes Fuerza Popular’s strong showing in the restored bicameral legislature as Fujimori pledges AI-driven police coordination, high-security prisons and curbs on undocumented migrants.Roberto Sánchez alleges fraud, appeals to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and calls for protests, while endorsements from Javier Milei and Nayib Bukele raise Fujimori’s regional profile amid warnings of deep polarization.
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