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The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Óscar Reto, arrived at the headquarters of the Congress of the Republic | Video: Canal N
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Óscar Reto, president of the Chamber of Deputies, arrived at the Congress of the Republic
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Image of the meeting between Keiko Fujimori and the president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa | Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Keiko Fujimori held a meeting with the president of Chile, José Antonio Kast , at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters | Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
“We are handing over (to Keiko Fujimori) a country with a healthy economy, all in the blue,” said Balcázar in statements to the media.
The outgoing president José María Balcázar went to Congress to hand over the presidential sash.
- Keiko Fujimori met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña | Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Keiko Fujimori received greetings from the president of the Chamber of Representatives of Morocco, Rachid Talbi Alami.
The outgoing president José María Balcázar spoke to the press after the Mass and Te Deum at the Lima Cathedral | Photo: El Comercio
In brief statements to the press, the outgoing president José María Balcázar indicated that in a few minutes he will go to Congress to “make the transfer, as appropriate.” He also wished “all the success” to President Keiko Fujimori.
After receiving the corresponding honors, the outgoing president José María Balcázar returns to the Government Palace.
- The traditional Mass and Te Deum for Patriotic Holidays has concluded.
- The president-elect Keiko Fujimori arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters, in the Historic Center of Lima, to meet with representatives of the international delegations that arrived in the country | Photo: César Campos/@photo.gec
- “Our God wants us to be supportive and just, not with a reconciliation to cover up the evils we have done, but a reconciliation that, clearly seeing the injustices we have committed, knows how to do justice and restore all those harmed,” said the archbishop of Lima, Carlos Castillo.
The president-elect Keiko Fujimori leaves her home to head to the Torre Tagle Palace, headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the Historic Center of Lima | Photo: César Campos/@photo.gec
- The archbishop of Lima, Carlos Castillo , officiates the traditional Mass for Patriotic Holidays 2026 | Video capture / TV Perú
The president of the Senate, Miguel Torres, attends the Mass and Te Deum for Patriotic Holidays at the Lima Cathedral | Photo: Photo: Mario Zapata N. / @photo.gec
The archbishop of Lima, Cardinal Carlos Castillo, begins the liturgical celebration in which political, military authorities and representatives of civil society participate.
President José María Balcázar leaves the Government Palace and receives the honors of his investiture from the members of the Mariscal Domingo Nieto Cavalry Regiment.
Everything is being prepared for the Mass and Te Deum for Patriotic Holidays. It is expected that the outgoing president José María Balcázar will leave the Government Palace to go to the Lima Cathedral.
Keiko Fujimori: Which presidents will participate in the inauguration ceremony?
As part of the official delegations that will participate in the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect Keiko Fujimori, which will take place this Tuesday, July 28, various presidents and heads of government are arriving in our country.
Keiko Fujimori delivers her first message to the Nation from Congress this Tuesday after taking office
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Keiko Fujimori assumes the Presidency of the Republic this Tuesday, July 28 during a solemn session of Congress and will deliver her first message to the Nation where she will announce the pillars of her administration. The session has been called for 11:30 a.m. and it is estimated that the president will begin her speech at 12:30 p.m. In this note you can follow in detail the main announcements of her message.
- Keiko Fujimori held a bilateral meeting with the King of Spain, Felipe VI, at Torre Tagle Palace
The presidential oath will officially conclude the transfer process of functions between the outgoing government and the new administration. From that moment, Keiko Fujimori will fully exercise the functions as constitutional president of Peru for the next five years.
The inauguration ceremony will bring together national authorities, representatives from various countries, and special guests. It is expected that, after taking the oath, Keiko Fujimori will deliver her first Message to the Nation, where she will present the main guidelines of her administration.
Lima, July 27, 2026
The president of Chile, José Antonio Kast, arrives at Air Group No. 8, as part of his visit to Peru for the inauguration of President Keiko Fujimori
Photos: Antonio Melgarejo/ @photo.gec
Lima, July 27, 2026
The president of Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz, arrives at Air Group No. 8, as part of his visit to Peru for the inauguration of President Keiko Fujimori
Photos: Antonio Melgarejo/ @photo.gec
Lima, July 27, 2026
The president of Uruguay, Yamandú Orsi, arrives at Air Group No. 8, as part of his visit to Peru for the inauguration of President Keiko Fujimori
Photos: Antonio Melgarejo/ @photo.gec
The president-elect Keiko Fujimori will officially assume the country’s leadership this July 28, during a ceremony to be held at the Congress of the Republic. This act will mark the beginning of her administration for the 2026-2031 period, after the electoral process concluded.
- Keiko Fujimori and her first message to the Nation: What are the pillars she will address in her speech before Congress?
The president-elect, Keiko Fujimori, assumes power and delivers her first message to the Nation this Tuesday, July 28. The leader of Fuerza Popular—who won the second round against former congressman Roberto Sánchez (Juntos por el Perú) after three defeats at the polls between 2011 and 2021— will give a speech prioritizing citizen security, economic reactivation, and measures against the threat of the El Niño phenomenon (FEN).
- President of Ecuador arrives in Peru
The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, arrived at Air Group No. 8 as part of his visit to Peru for the inauguration of President Keiko Fujimori | Photo: Antonio Melgarejo/ @photo.gec
Keiko Fujimori holds bilateral meeting with the King of Spain
The president-elect Keiko Fujimori arrived Monday afternoon at the Torre Tagle Palace, headquarters of the Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to hold bilateral meetings with the heads of the international delegations in Lima to attend the inauguration this Tuesday, July 28. As part of these meetings, the president-elect will meet with the King of Spain, Felipe VI, who arrived in the country this morning.
- King of Spain arrived in Peru
- The King of Spain, Felipe VI , arrived at Air Group No. 8 as part of his visit to Peru for the inauguration of President Keiko Fujimori | Photo: Julio Reaño / @photo.gec
- Which international authorities confirmed their presence in Lima for the inauguration?
- Felipe VI, King of Spain
- Javier Milei, President of Argentina
- José Antonio Kast, President of Chile
- Rodrigo Paz, President of Bolivia
- Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador
- Santiago Peña, President of Paraguay
- Yamandú Orsi, President of Uruguay
- José Raúl Mulino, President of Panama
- Nasry Asfura, President of Honduras
- Mike Eman, Prime Minister of Aruba
- Yin Hejun, Minister of Science and Technology of China
- How will the inauguration of the President of the Republic be and which heads of state will attend?
Also, on July 15, Fujimori Higuchi received her credentials from the JNE as the new president of the Republic for the 2026-2031 period.
According to that record, the head of the electoral body, Roberto Burneo Bermejo, proclaimed Keiko Fujimori Higuchi as president-elect of the Republic, and her ticket composed of Luis Galarreta Velarde as first vice president, and Miguel Torres Morales as second vice president, for the 2026-2031 period.
On July 3, the Plenary of the National Jury of Elections (JNE) proclaimed the results of the presidential and vice-presidential elections in the context of the 2026 General Elections, and signed the general record in a public session.
- As a reminder, Keiko Fujimori won the Presidency of Peru after defeating the Juntos por el Perú candidate, Roberto Sánchez, in the second round of the 2026 general elections.
The president-elect Keiko Fujimori will take the reins of the country this Tuesday, July 28, the day Peru celebrates the 205th anniversary of its independence. Follow all the details of the official activities scheduled for this important patriotic day in this note from El Comercio.
