Peru's New Foreign Minister Vows Closer Alliance with United States

Peru’s newly installed foreign minister, Carlos Espa, outlined a foreign-policy shift that positions the United States as a strategic partner for the Fujimura government. Espa said the country will work to re-establish diplomatic channels with Mexico and Colombia while taking initial steps toward normalising relations with Venezuela. His background as a communications director at the U.S. embassy in Lima has raised expectations of a Washington-aligned agenda.

President Keiko Fujimori, who took office after a narrow runoff, has pledged significant cooperation with the Trump administration and plans to join the Shield of the Americas anti-cartel coalition. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau was present at Fujimori’s inauguration, highlighting the heightened bilateral focus. These initiatives aim to counter regional crime and balance China’s growing economic presence in Peru.