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Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru presidential race
Final Certification
Peru's top electoral body has now settled the race in Fujimori's favor, confirming a result that had already appeared likely as the count progressed. The final margin was tiny, reinforcing how evenly the country split between the two candidates.
This was not a clean landslide but a prolonged and contested finish. The certification closes the voting process, though it does not erase the political tensions surrounding it.
Divided Electorate
The significance of the result lies in what it says about Peru's political climate. A near tie reflects deep distrust, competing ideological blocs, and frustration with the country's persistent instability.
Fujimori's return to power also revives the influence of a highly polarizing political brand. That may help her rally loyalists, but it also ensures continued resistance from opponents.
Early Tests
Attention now turns to the inauguration and the early days of the new administration. The immediate question is whether Fujimori can use a formal victory to calm tensions rather than deepen them.
Her first tests will likely be political rather than ceremonial. With protests, accusations, and international scrutiny still in the background, the new government will need to prove it can govern beyond the count.