Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori's approval fell to 40% in October, while her disapproval rose to 49%, according to the Ipsos poll for the newspaper Perú21 published on October 16, 2026, as reported by [Caretas](https://caretas.pe/politica/ipsos-keiko-fujimori-cae-a-40-de-aprobacion-y-su-desaprobacion-sube-a-49). In August, her first full month in office, approval stood at 57%. The survey was conducted on October 7 and 8 among 1,212 people nationwide, with a margin of error of 2.8 points.
Fujimori was sworn in as president on July 28, 2026 for the 2026-2031 term, according to Swissinfo, and reaches her first 100 days on November 5. These are the poll's figures and their context.
Keiko Fujimori's approval month by month
| Survey month | Approve | Disapprove | No answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57% | 25% | 18% |
| September 2026 | 42% | 48% | 10% |
| October 2026 | 40% | 49% | 11% |
Between August and October, approval fell 17 points and disapproval rose 24. Most of the drop happened between August and September; in October the change was two points in approval and one in disapproval, within the margin of error. A wire story published by Infobae gives 56% approval for August instead of 57%; Caretas and Diario Sin Fronteras report 57%.
"I think she is now in the benefit-of-the-doubt stage, no longer in the honeymoon", said Ipsos Peru chairman Alfredo Torres, quoted by Infobae.
Why Keiko Fujimori's approval is falling
The reports consulted do not include a poll question on the reasons. The explanation given by the media that reported it points to security: the drop is attributed "to the lack of immediate results against insecurity and organized crime", according to the wire story carried by Infobae. The government has launched operations against criminal gangs, including a unified police and military command.
- End of the honeymoon: governments usually lose support in their first months, when expectations meet day-to-day management.
- Security: it is the issue that worries Peruvians most and the one the government placed at the center of its agenda.
- A tight election: Fujimori won the runoff by a very narrow margin against Roberto Sánchez, which gave her a limited initial base.
Keiko Fujimori's approval compared with her cabinet and Congress
The president has a higher approval rating than her main ministers, according to the figures published by Caretas:
| Official | Approve | Disapprove | Previous month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiko Fujimori, president | 40% | 49% | 42% / 48% |
| Luis Galarreta, prime minister | 26% | 55% | 27% / 52% |
| Elmer Cuba, economy minister | 28% | 44% | Not published |
| César Astudillo, interior minister | 22% | 53% | Not published |
| Congress (Chamber of Deputies and Senate) | 25% | 51% | Not published |
The Congress figure was reported by Diario Sin Fronteras. The new bicameral Congress, installed in 2026, is the first with a Senate since 1992.
What Peruvians think about the relationship with Congress
| What Congress should do | Share |
|---|---|
| Cooperate with the government to pass laws that benefit the country | 45% |
| Collaborate on drafting laws and provide oversight | 34% |
| Provide oversight and oppose the government | 15% |
| No answer | 6% |
In total, 79% support some form of cooperation between the executive and the legislature. That matters for a government whose party, Fuerza Popular, has no majority of its own in either chamber.
Four-time candidate, now president
Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Fuerza Popular party and daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, reached the presidency on her fourth run. In 2011, 2016 and 2021 she made it to the runoff and lost. In 2026 she won the runoff against leftist Roberto Sánchez by a very narrow margin. A month after taking office, in August, 57% of respondents approved of her.
She took office amid high presidential turnover: Peru had several presidents between 2018 and 2026, and the relationship between the executive and Congress was at the center of almost all of those crises. That is why the poll asks what Congress should do, and why it matters that 79% call for cooperation. At the other end, 15% would prefer Congress to focus on oversight and opposition.
Poll methodology
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pollster | Ipsos Peru |
| Commissioned by | Perú21 |
| Fieldwork | October 7 and 8, 2026 |
| Sample | 1,212 people, nationwide |
| Margin of error | ±2.8 points |
| Published | October 16, 2026 |
The full methodology and tables by region and socioeconomic level were not available in the sources consulted; opinion reports are published on the Ipsos Peru website.
How to read this poll
A 40% approval rating less than three months into a term is not exceptionally low for Peru, where several recent presidents ended their terms with single-digit ratings. What matters is the trend: the drop from August to September was steep and October's was small. The next survey, close to the 100-day mark, will show whether the decline has stopped. The president's salary is explained in how much the president of Peru earns and lawmakers' pay in how much members of Congress earn in Peru.
Frequently asked questions
What is Keiko Fujimori's approval in October 2026?
40%, with 49% disapproval and 11% giving no answer, according to Ipsos for Perú21.
How much has it fallen since August?
17 points: from 57% in August to 40% in October. In September it was 42%.
When was the poll conducted?
On October 7 and 8, 2026, among 1,212 people nationwide, with a 2.8-point margin of error.
What is Prime Minister Luis Galarreta's approval?
26%, with 55% disapproval.
When does the government reach 100 days?
On November 5, 2026, since it took office on July 28.
