Keiko Fujimori promotes Alberto Fujimori's candidacy for Presidency: controversy in Peru

The political landscape in Peru has once again been stirred up with the recent move by Keiko Fujimori, who has decided to push for the candidacy of her father, Alberto Fujimori, for the Presidency in 2026. This decision has sparked a series of speculations and controversies in a country that still grapples with the aftermath of a past marked by corruption and abuses of power. Keiko Fujimori's strategy has been described by some as a "masterstroke" to free herself from the charges and trial she currently faces in Peru. By promoting an action before the Constitutional Court to annul her father's pardon, Keiko seeks to open the doors to a possible presidential candidacy, arguing that Alberto Fujimori's health was not as precarious as had been claimed at the time of his pardon. The Constitutional Court, currently composed of members chosen by the Congress with the support of Fuerza Popular, Keiko Fujimori's party, is in a crucial position to make a decision that could have profound implications on the country's political future. With just four favorable votes, Keiko could get the green light to pave the way to the presidency. The constitutional grievance petition filed by Keiko Fujimori against the judicial resolution that declared the habeas corpus to annul certain judicial resolutions as inadmissible has sparked intense debate in the public opinion. Keiko's defense argues that the alleged illicit contributions to Fuerza Popular's presidential campaigns do not constitute crimes according to the Penal Code in force at the time of the events, raising doubts about the interpretation of the law and justice in the country. In this context, Giulliana Loza, lawyer and co-defendant of Keiko Fujimori, has come to the defense of the Fujimori leader, emphasizing the importance of respecting rights and the need for the Constitution to be upheld. Keiko's defense seeks recognition of her right to be heard in the Constitutional Court and a favorable resolution based on legal arguments. However, criticisms and questions about Keiko Fujimori's strategy have not been lacking. Many see this move as a maneuver to evade justice and regain the political power that the Fujimori family once held in the country. The possibility of Alberto Fujimori running for the presidency again has generated rejection and concern in sectors of Peruvian society, fearing a return to a dark past of authoritarianism and corruption. In the midst of this controversy, Peru is once again at a political crossroads, where the fates of key figures like Keiko Fujimori and Alberto Fujimori intertwine with the future of democracy in the country. The decision that the Constitutional Court makes in the coming days could mark a milestone in Peru's recent history and define the course that Peruvian politics will take in the years to come.