Sachi Fujimorisister of Keiko Fujimorispoke about the possible candidacy of the leader of Popular Force for the next elections in 2026. The daughter of Alberto Fujimori, also said that, in her opinion, she does not believe that Keiko is a candidate for the Presidency for the fourth consecutive time.
“I don’t think so. What she has said is that she is looking for a consensus candidate that would be the idea. I have always told her not to participate and to leave, but in the end she will have the last decision,” he said. Sachi Fujimori for the Direct Access portal.
The recent statements of Sachi Fujimori responds to a different position from what Keiko Fujimori said in an interview for Spain’s Telemadrid. On October 22, the woman investigated for money laundering did not rule out running in the next electoral elections and argued that her decision depends on a family conversation.
“I have not yet made that decision (to run for the 2026 presidential elections), it is something that I will have to discuss with my family, with my daughters,” he said at that time. Keiko after also stating that he has been meeting with political parties to also reach a decision.
“The political panorama in Peru is a unique scenario never seen before. Historically, we have had between 8 to 12 political parties, however, the rules were changed 5 years ago and, at this time, we have 35 parties in force and Possibly, we will face the next election with 45 political parties,” Fujimori added.
Keiko Fujimori: what are the alternatives for Fuerza Popular?
After the death of former dictator Alberto Fujimori, From Fuerza Popular they have no other alternative for the presidency other than Keiko Fujimori. On July 15, Keiko joined his father and announced him as a candidate even though the pardon did not entitle him to run; However, now the panorama is different, so Kenji Fujimori’s sister does not rule out a possible candidacy.
Keiko Fujimori has lost in the last 3 presidential elections. In 2021 she was defeated by Pedro Castillo. In 2016 he fell against Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. Likewise, in 2011 she was defeated by Ollanta Humala Tasso. All of these processes that Keiko lost took place in the second electoral round.
