Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori, is once again contesting for the country’s top office. At 51, she faces leftist leader Roberto Sánchez in a runoff election scheduled for Sunday. Polls show her slightly ahead, marking her fourth attempt after defeats in 2011, 2016, and 2021. Keiko first gained international attention at 19 as Peru’s First Lady, stepping in after her mother separated from Alberto Fujimori.

Her campaign focuses on restoring law and order and ending years of political instability that have seen eight presidents in a decade. She has pledged to bring discipline and stability to attract investment and create jobs. Keiko, who founded the Popular Force party, previously spent 13 months in detention during a corruption probe but was cleared in early 2025. Analysts note she is presenting a more moderate image this time.

Despite protests in Lima under the slogan “Keiko No Va,” observers say anti-Fujimori sentiment has softened among younger voters. If elected, she would become Peru’s ninth president in ten years, signaling a potential shift toward political stability.