Several Latin American heads of state have sent their congratulations to Keiko Fujimori after she was officially proclaimed on Monday as the winner of the presidential elections held in Peru on June 21, in which she obtained 50.135% of the votes once the count was completed.
The president of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, has published a message on social media in which he states: "I congratulate the president-elect of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, for the trust granted by the Peruvian people at the polls and for this new stage that opens for the sister country," also wishing her "the greatest success in the responsibility of leading the destiny of Peru."
Next, the Bolivian leader has expressed his "respect" for the "democratic will of the Peruvian people," and has reiterated his "commitment to continue strengthening the ties of integration, cooperation, and development" between the two neighboring countries.
From Argentina, President Javier Milei has celebrated the result, considering that "Peru is leaving socialism" after the "rejection" by Peruvians of "the communist debacle that Roberto Sánchez proposed and they said never again to totalitarian socialism," in allusion to the candidate who faced Fujimori in the second round.
"Freedom advances throughout Latin America and there is no turning back," the Argentine leader added, emphasizing that "the Peruvian people join Colombia" in sending a "clear message: the region wants to return to the path of freedom and security."
On the other hand, the president-elect of Colombia, Abelardo de la Espriella, has predicted that both "sister" countries will strengthen their ties to achieve an "unbeatable relationship at the commercial level and in the fight against transnational crime."
The president of Costa Rica, Laura Fernández Delgado, has sent her "most sincere congratulations" to Fujimori and has wished that her term "be marked by prosperity and progress for all Peruvians."
In the same vein, the president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, has sent his congratulations and has advocated for promoting "an agenda of common security and development" and consolidating friendship between Chile and Peru "for the future."
The president of Honduras, Nasry Asfura, has also expressed his good wishes for the new political stage in Lima and has wished "much success" to Fujimori at the head of the Peruvian head of state. "I am sure that, by working with unity and commitment, she will strengthen the well-being and development of the Peruvian people," he stated, urging to "continue strengthening" the ties between Honduras and Peru.
On the regional level, the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has conveyed his "best wishes for success" for Fujimori's term in office, while recognizing Sánchez for her "solid campaign" and for her role "as a distinguished contender in this democratic process."
Ramdin has highlighted that "The commitment of all candidates to democratic competition is fundamental to strengthening the institutions of Peru and the will of its people. I hope to work closely with her and her government to strengthen cooperation between the OAS and the Republic of Peru."
This Monday, the triumph of the Fuerza Popular candidate over the leftist Roberto Sánchez was officially ratified, who obtained 49.865% of the votes, according to the latest official bulletin released by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) after the scrutiny concluded.
The official figures show a difference of 49,641 votes in favor of Fujimori, once all the ballots have been counted, including those reviewed by the Special Electoral Juries (JEE). In total, the leader of Fuerza Popular has garnered 9,223,369 votes, compared to the 9,173,755 supports obtained by her opponent in this second round.
The president of the National Elections Jury (JNE), Roberto Burneo, has explained that the definitive proclamation of the results of the presidential second round will take place, at the latest, on July 3. Subsequently, the credentials will be delivered to the elected presidential formula, so the solemn act is expected to take place on July 15 at the National Theater. With this ceremony, the JNE will officially recognize the new authorities who will assume the Government of the country until 2031.