The United States on Wednesday announced expanded cooperation with Peru following
closer ties with right-wing governments in Latin America, with a focus on security, combating organized crime, and defending shared interests across the region.
According to a statement, Washington looks forward to working with President Fujimori to bring "security and prosperity" to the United States, Peru, and to our hemisphere.
Among the key announcements was expanded security cooperation, with U.S. support for Peruvian authorities in combating transnational criminal organizations, including Tren de Aragua, which the Trump administration has designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization.
Fujimori's rise to power signals the return of Fujimorism to the Peruvian Government nearly 26 years after the Presidency of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000)—her father and the founder of the movement.
The former president is remembered for defeating the Shining Path terrorist group, but also for his authoritarian rule and convictions for corruption and human rights violations.
Keiko Fujimori—the Popular Force Party leader—won the Presidency after three unsuccessful election bids with a campaign focused on public security and the fight against organized crime.
Her political career has been marked by an investigation into alleged money laundering linked to the Odebrecht case, claims she has denied, while the legacy of her father, Alberto Fujimori, has continued to divide the country.
Washington announced assistance to strengthen border and correctional security through biometric technology, the donation of explosive detection equipment for Jorge Chavez International Airport, and support for specialized units of the Peruvian National Police provided by the FBI and other U.S. agencies.
Washington's policy of closer ties with right-wing governments and candidates in the region has also been reflected in expressions of political support during electoral processes, as demonstrated by the Trump circle’s backing of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia and Tito Asfura in Honduras.
These measures are part of a broader strategy by the U.S. administration to strengthen partnerships with conservative sectors, prioritizing security cooperation.
That approach is reflected in the Shield of the Americas initiative, launched by Trump to coordinate hemisphere-wide efforts against criminal networks while excluding progressive governments from the framework.
Publicado: 30/7/2026