Keiko Fujimori launches fourth presidential bid ahead of Peru’s 2026 elections: Video
Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori has formally announced her candidacy for the 2026 presidential elections, marking her fourth attempt to lead the Andean nation.
The announcement came during a campaign-style rally in the northern city of Trujillo, Peru on Thursday, where cheering supporters greeted her.
The leader of the right-wing party Fuerza Popular made the declaration just days after Peru’s Constitutional Court dismissed a long-standing money laundering case against her, which stemmed from allegations of illegal campaign donations from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht. The ruling effectively cleared a major legal obstacle that had shadowed her political career for nearly a decade.
“Here, surrounded by my family and joined by Peruvians following us from across the country, I have decided to run for president of the Republic,” Fujimori said from the stage, as footage broadcast by local media showed her dancing and celebrating with supporters.
Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, who remains a polarising figure in Peruvian politics, said her campaign will focus on tackling rising violence and restoring stability. She also ruled out seeking a Senate seat, emphasising her goal to “rescue Peru from violence” and rebuild public trust in government institutions.
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