Keiko Fujimori elected Peru's president after close runoff, Israel congratulates

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has won Peru's presidential election, defeating left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in a close runoff held June 7. The result was decided by fewer than 50,000 votes out of approximately 18.5 million cast. Fujimori becomes Peru's first female president, reversing the left's control since Pedro Castillo narrowly defeated her in 2021. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar congratulated Fujimori on her victory. The win is part of a conservative shift across South America, with right-wing governments friendly to Israel gaining power in several countries.