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Keiko Fujimori

Keiko Fujimori

President of Peru

Appears in 4 stories

Office: President of Peru
Born: May 25, 1975, Lima
Party: People's Force
Education: Stony Brook University, Boston University, Columbia Business School
Previous offices: member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru, First Lady of Peru

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

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Final tunnel breakthrough ends excavation for Lima's first underground metro

Built World

Attended the breakthrough ceremony at Carmen de la Legua

Peru's first underground metro now has every tunnel dug. The tunnel boring machine Micaela broke through at Carmen de la Legua station in late October 2026, finishing the last of 35 kilometers of excavation for Lines 2 and 4 of the Metro de Lima.

Updated Oct 28

DP World switches on Latin America's first shore power system at Port of Callao

Built World

As of August 2026: Attended the shore power activation ceremony

Vessels calling at Callao's South Terminal used to burn auxiliary diesel for days while berthed, pumping exhaust across Peru's busiest port. On August 25, DP World switched on Latin America's first shore power system, letting compatible ships plug into 100% certified renewable electricity instead.

Updated Aug 26

Peru holds most fragmented presidential election in its modern history

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Leading first-round polls at approximately 18.5% of valid votes

Peru's last Senate election was in 1990. On April 12, 2026, Peruvians voted to fill 60 Senate seats for the first time in 34 years, alongside 130 Chamber seats and a first-round presidential contest.

Updated May 31

Peru's revolving presidential door

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Running in fourth presidential campaign

Peru swore in its eighth president in a decade on February 18, 2026, hours after Congress voted 75-24 to remove José Jerí over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman. It was the second presidential ouster in less than six months, using a constitutional provision so vague that legislators can remove any president.

Updated May 29