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Peru’s first woman president vows order and reconciliation

Reuters

2 August 2026 at 18:44:33


Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as Peru’s first directly elected woman president, pledging a tougher crackdown on crime by deploying the armed forces in emergency zones. She also vowed to pursue anti-crime reforms, address the impact of El Niño, and deepen regional trade cooperation as Peru seeks stability after years of political turmoil.

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