Peru · Head of state and government
Keiko Fujimori
President of the Republic of Peru.
- Office
- President of the Republic of Peru
- In office since
- 28 July 2026
How Fujimori took office
She was sworn in on 28 July 2026 before a plenary session of Congress after winning the runoff against Roberto Sánchez by fewer than 50,000 votes, EFE reported.2
Career
Term of office
Article 112 of the Constitution sets a five year presidential term with no immediate re-election. Under Article 110 the President is Head of State, and Article 118 gives the President the duty to direct the general policy of the government. EFE describes her term as 2026 to 2031.3,2
Notable facts
- 28 July 2026: EFE reported that she is the first woman elected President of Peru.2
Career facts only, from official biographies and reputable news reports. Checked 28 October 2026. Office holders change: see the sources for the latest.
Sources
- United Nations Protocol and Liaison Service, Heads of State, Heads of Government and Ministers for Foreign Affairs (list dated 20 October 2026) (20 October 2026)
- EFE via SWI swissinfo.ch, Keiko Fujimori jura como presidenta de Perú para el quinquenio 2026 a 2031 (EFE) (28 July 2026)
- Constitute Project, Peru's Constitution of 1993 with Amendments through 2021 (Constitute Project)
- Andina, Agencia Peruana de Noticias, Andina English home page, item 'President Keiko Fujimori: We welcome the arrival of Pope Leo XIV as a great blessing' (27 October 2026)