State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori as Peru's president-elect following razor-thin vote count

The U.S. State Department congratulated Keiko Fujimori after she won Peru’s presidential election by a narrow margin. Fujimori’s victory follows a divisive election cycle and marks her fourth presidential bid, with her administration expected to prioritize security and trade cooperation with the U.S. Her win also comes amid growing Chinese economic influence in Peru, highlighted by the completion of a major port project.