Keiko Fujimori Inaugurated as Peru's President

Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as Peru's president in Lima, becoming the country's first female president and returning Fujimorism to power 26 years after her father Alberto Fujimori left office. The Popular Force leader, 51, pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist" and end a decade of instability. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony.

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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

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The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."

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Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory

The 51-year-old daughter of the late former President Alberto Fujimori, Peru's new conservative leader has pledged to fight crime with an "iron fist."

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Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president, vowing to end decade of instability

The Popular Force leader becomes Peru's first female president, returning Fujimorism to power after 26 years. She is due to deliver her inaugural address and unveil her cabinet. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony in Lima.

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