Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Lima on Saturday to protest the presidential candidacy of Keiko Fujimori. The marchers rallied under the slogan "Fujimori never again!" to express their opposition to the political dynasty established by her father, former president Alberto Fujimori.
According to France 24, the protesters are driven by fears that a victory for Keiko Fujimori would mark a return to the authoritarian governance that defined her father’s administration during the 1990s. The demonstration serves as a significant public mobilization ahead of the high-stakes runoff election scheduled for June 7.
Keiko Fujimori secured her place in the final round of voting after finishing at the top of the field in the first round of the presidential race. She is set to face left-wing candidate Roberto Sánchez in the upcoming ballot, which will determine the successor to the current leadership.
The Saturday protest highlights the intense political polarization currently gripping Peru as voters prepare to make a definitive choice for the country's future. The marchers focused their message on the perceived dangers of the Fujimori family legacy, marking a final public push by opposition groups before the electorate heads to the polls to decide between the two remaining candidates.
