The ceremony took place at the Gran Teatro Nacional de Lima and formalized the proclamation of the presidential ticket of Fuerza Popular for the 2026-2031 term. The president will assume office on July 28
The National Jury of Elections (JNE) officially delivered the credentials to Keiko Fujimori on Wednesday, who is formally accredited as the elected president of Peru for the 2026-2031 term. The ceremony took place at the Gran Teatro Nacional, in the Lima district of San Borja, and marked one of the final stages of the electoral process before the transfer of power scheduled for July 28.
During the protocol event, the president of the JNE handed the credentials to Fujimori and the two elected vice presidents who make up the Fuerza Popular ticket. With this procedure, the electoral authority officially concluded the proclamation process of the main authorities elected in the presidential elections.
Peruvians celebrating Fujimori's victory
Authorities from the electoral body, representatives from the branches of government, political leaders, family members of the elected president, and national and foreign guests attended the ceremony. Elected congress members and leaders from Fuerza Popular were also present, accompanying Fujimori during the official event. Supporters of the party gathered outside the theater to follow the ceremony and greet the future president as she left the venue.
After receiving the credentials, Keiko Fujimori delivered a brief message in which she thanked for the support received at the polls and stated that she will govern for all Peruvians.
The elected president indicated that one of the main objectives of her administration will be to promote national unity, strengthen citizen security, and boost the country's economic recovery. She also highlighted that her election represents a historic event as she becomes the first woman elected by popular vote to hold the Presidency of the Republic of Peru.
The former communist candidate from Peru, Roberto Sánchez
The delivery of credentials is an essential step before the presidential oath. According to the Peruvian institutional calendar, Keiko Fujimori will officially assume office on July 28, during the ceremony to be held in the Congress of the Republic on the occasion of the anniversary of national independence. On that same day, she will receive the presidential sash and formally begin her five-year term.
With the official accreditation of the presidential ticket, the Peruvian electoral process enters its final stage. In the coming days, transition activities will continue between the outgoing government and the new authorities, while the elected Executive progresses in forming its ministerial cabinet and preparing for the start of the new administration on July 28.
