28/07/2026 15:44 - Internacionales
According to local media and the Peruvian Foreign Ministry, on July 28, 2026, Keiko Fujimori will assume the constitutional presidency of Peru for the term 2026-2031. This marks a historic milestone as she becomes the first woman to serve as head of state in the Andean nation.
The transfer of command ceremony, which coincides with the 205th anniversary of Peru's Independence, will feature a robust international presence aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and projecting a new era of stability and cooperation in the region.
The official agenda, coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expects the arrival of at least ten heads of state and government. Among the confirmed authorities who will participate in the protocolar acts are:
In addition, the presence of His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain stands out. He participated in the previous diplomatic agenda by meeting with the elected president at the Palace of Torre Tagle. Official representatives from the governments of the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the Minister of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China will also attend.
After the swearing-in before the Congress, scheduled for 12:15 p.m., the new president will deliver her first message to the Nation from the hemicycle. Subsequently, around 4:30 p.m., the swearing-in of the new ministerial cabinet will take place in the grand dining room of the Government Palace.
Fujimori has already confirmed the first members of her government team, who will face the challenge of stabilizing politics and reviving the national economy:
| Ministry / Position | Designated Official |
|---|---|
| Presidency of the Council of Ministers | Luis Galarreta (Elected Vice President) |
| Ministry of Economy and Finance | Elmer Cuba (Former Director of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru) |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Carlos Espá (Former Communications Director of the US Embassy in Peru) |
Argentine President Javier Milei arrived in Lima in the early hours of July 28 after an intense agenda in Buenos Aires that included a meeting with the IMF Director, Kristalina Georgieva. In addition to attending the presidential inauguration and supporting a new government aligned with his policies, Milei is projected to receive an honorary doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) at the University of San Martín de Porres, continuing his pro-right-wing regional tour.
Source: Infobae Peru.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
