AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPeru’s New President: Keiko Fujimori was sworn in Tuesday as Peru’s ninth president in a decade, winning the June runoff by fewer than 50,000 votes. In her first address, she promised a “safe, prosperous, and united” country and said the armed forces will temporarily take internal control in emergency zones to fight organized crime alongside the National Police, with extortion a key target. Minimum Wage Boost: Fujimori also announced a 15% increase in the minimum wage, starting July 28. El Niño Focus: She flagged El Niño impacts as an immediate priority, calling them a national emergency front. Regional Politics: Multiple leaders and delegations attended the inauguration, underscoring Peru’s shift toward the right in Latin America. Global Context: A separate report highlights how diaspora voters can swing close elections, a theme tied to Fujimori’s narrow win. Markets & Industry: First Quantum Minerals posted Q2 2026 results, while Reuters flagged Peru’s politics as a potential supply risk for silver.
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