Keiko Fujimori vows to unite a Peru ‘split in two’ as run-off lead holds

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The presidential hopeful stopped short of declaring victory while securing what appears to be an insurmountable lead over Roberto Sanchez

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Keiko Fujimori waves as she leaves her home in San Borja district, Lima, on Wednesfay. Photo: AFP

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Right-wing ⁠candidate Keiko Fujimori said on ⁠Wednesday she would seek to ⁠unite a Peru “split in two” if she takes office, after razor-thin election results gave her enough votes to secure what appears to be an insurmountable lead in the presidential run-off.

Fujimori, a four-time presidential hopeful and the daughter of late former president Alberto Fujimori, said ‌she would make an “open call” to experienced technocrats to form her first cabinet, as she seeks to fulfil campaign promises to curb crime and tackle deep inequality.

The 51-year-old politician opened up an unbeatable advantage late on Tuesday over her leftist rival Roberto Sanchez following the June 7 run-off, which took weeks to resolve because of challenges to ballots and the late arrival of ⁠votes from abroad.

Although Fujimori stopped short of declaring victory, she spoke about her first steps in a ‌potential government while awaiting the official announcement of the winner, which electoral authorities are expected to make by mid-July.

“We are aware that Peru is divided, that it ‌is practically split in two,” Fujimori told a news conference.

Supporters of Roberto Sanchez take part in a protest in Lima, Peru, on June 19. Photo: Reuters
Supporters of Roberto Sanchez take part in a protest in Lima, Peru, on June 19. Photo: Reuters

“Starting on July 28 [inauguration day], ⁠what you will be able ⁠to see are actions and decisions that will be taken not only to restore order, but to confront crime and ‌also to bring progress,” she said.

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