Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the president-elect of Peru this Friday after the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones (JNE) approved the final results of the second-round presidential election. Fujimori won with 50,135% of the valid votes (9.223.396 ballots), defeating leftist candidate Roberto Sánchez, who received 49,865% (9.173.755 ballots), a margin of 49,641 votes.
How is the government transition being organized?
Hours after her proclamation, Fujimori appointed economist Marco Vinelli to lead the government transition. Vinelli previously served as the head of the government plan during the electoral campaign.
Fujimori also announced the creation of the presidency office. This office will be managed by Vinelli and Miguel Torres, who will serve as the second vice president. According to Fujimori, the goal is to organize the transition team to determine where to act first and respond with “rapidity and responsibility.”
What are the priorities for the new administration?
The president-elect stated that the administration must first conduct a technical diagnosis of the state, ministry by ministry, to identify available resources and urgent challenges. Fujimori intends to identify and continue projects and “good practices” that have already yielded results.
Fujimori emphasized a need to recover order within the streets, the state, and its institutions. She announced her intention to lead a “digital, open, and close” government designed to reduce bureaucracy and make decision-making transparent to citizens.
Why was the election result contested?
The JNE’s proclamation finalized a process marked by challenges from Roberto Sánchez. According to the electoral authority, Sánchez attempted to block the results by alleging fraud and requesting the annulment of overseas votes.
Sánchez argued that annulling the exterior vote would have granted him the victory, as he was the most voted candidate within the national territory. The JNE rejected these claims and approved the official totals.
What may happen next?
The transition team led by Vinelli is likely to begin the promised ministry-by-ministry audit. This process could determine which existing government projects are maintained and which are corrected or discarded based on Fujimori’s principle of “building on the good.”
The administration may also prioritize the digitalization of state services to achieve the “open government” model Fujimori described in her announcement at the Fuerza Popular party headquarters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading the transition for Keiko Fujimori?
Economist Marco Vinelli, the former head of the campaign’s government plan, is the designated lead for the transition.
By how many votes did Keiko Fujimori win the election?
She won by a margin of 49,641 votes over Roberto Sánchez.
What was the basis for Roberto Sánchez’s challenge to the results?
Sánchez alleged fraud and sought the annulment of overseas voting, claiming he had more votes within the national territory.
Do you believe a digital government can effectively reduce bureaucracy in Peru?
