AFPI congratulates Peru President-elect Keiko Fujimori

Washington, DC — Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) congratulates President-elect Keiko Fujimori on her victory in Peru's presidential election. We commend the Peruvian people for their commitment to democracy and their success in carrying out a free, fair, and peaceful election.

Fujimori will become Peru's first female president after campaigning on restoring public security, strengthening economic growth, and ending the political instability that has seen Peru cycle through nine presidents in the last decade.

"Peru's election is another sign that the people of Latin America are tired of disorder, insecurity, and false promises and are demanding something increasingly simple: a government that works," said Melissa Ford Maldonado, Director of AFPI's Western Hemisphere Initiative. “President-elect Fujimori has identified a path forward for Peru focused on policies that will restore public safety, strengthen institutions, and create the conditions for long-term economic growth.”

Peru's success matters not only to Peruvians, but to the future of security and stability in the Americas. As one of South America's largest nations and a key U.S. partner, Peru plays a vital role in combating transnational crime, securing critical mineral and trade corridors, and resisting the influence of hostile actors seeking to undermine sovereignty in the hemisphere. A safer, stronger, and more prosperous Peru benefits not only its own citizens, but also the broader effort to build a more secure and resilient Western Hemisphere. Stronger partnership between the United States and Peru is an important aspect of AFPI's mission to advance security, economic opportunity, and regional stability throughout the Americas.

AFPI remains committed to advancing policies that prioritize American strength abroad, deepen cooperation with democratic partners, and ensure the Western Hemisphere remains secure, free, and aligned against criminal networks and adversarial regimes.