Sánchez or Fujimori
by
Annette Schwarzbauer, Dr. Andrés Hildebrandt
Outcome of the Presidential Elections in Peru Still Open
On Sunday, June 7, 2026, the second round of the presidential elections took place in Peru. After approximately 98% of the votes have been counted, Keiko Fujimori, candidate of the conservative party Fuerza Popular, is slightly above the 50% mark, while Roberto Sánchez, candidate of the left-wing party Juntos por el Perú, is slightly below it. This currently indicates a deadlock, in which any outcome remains possible.
Peru’s foreign policy, shaped by its role as a self-confident middle power that values stable relations with the international community, has traditionally followed long-term strategic lines. This approach is expected to continue under the new government, regardless of its political orientation.