Keiko Fujimori Takes Office as President of Peru and Announces Key Cabinet Appointments

President-elect Keiko Fujimori assumes the presidency of Peru, marking the return of fujimorismo to power after 26 years, and announces initial cabinet appointments including Elmer Cuba as Minister of Economy and Finance.

Key points

• Paraguayan President Santiago Peña travels to Peru to attend the presidential inauguration ceremony.
• Carlos Espá is named as the incoming Minister of Foreign Affairs.
• Luis Galarreta is designated to assume the Presidency of the Council of Ministers.
• Elmer Cuba resigned from his position at Unacem Corp S.A.A. prior to his ministerial appointment.

Why it matters

The inauguration of Keiko Fujimori marks a significant political shift as the fujimorismo movement returns to power in Peru for the first time in over two decades, accompanied by regional diplomatic engagement from leaders such as Paraguay's President Santiago Peña.