Alberto Fujimori to Run for Peru’s Presidency in 2026, Says Daughter

Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who served from 1990 to 2000, will run for the Presidency of Peru in the 2026 elections.

His daughter, Keiko Fujimori, announced this on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

Keiko’s post included a video showing images of her and her father, where she confirmed she would support his candidacy.

Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Popular Force party, expressed confidence in her father’s ability to lead.

In an interview, Keiko described her father as the natural leader of Fujimorism, emphasizing his candidacy depends on his health.

She mentioned considering a Senate run herself. Fujimori, who suffers from tongue cancer, atrial fibrillation, and hypertension, successfully underwent hip surgery on July 2.

Alberto Fujimori to Run for Peru’s Presidency in 2026, Says Daughter Keiko

A couple of weeks ago, 85-year-old Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s former leader, hinted as well at a possible return to the political arena.

This statement came during a June 30th interview with ‘El Comercio’, raising eyebrows and questions alike.

In December 2023, Fujimori was released from Lima’s Barbadillo prison, where he served a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity during his presidency.

The Constitutional Court reinstated his 2017 pardon. Despite three corruption convictions, he joined his daughter’s party in June, as shown in a video displaying his membership form.

President Dina Boluarte’s government has not commented on this matter. However, Keiko mentioned that some lawyers assured her that her father could run in the 2026 elections.

Fujimori’s return to politics sparks significant discussion about Peru’s political landscape, reflecting deep divisions and long-standing controversies.

Alberto Fujimori’s potential candidacy underscores Peru’s ongoing struggle with political instability.

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