New Peruvian president could be key U.S. ally against drug cartels, Chinese influence

The Trump administration desperately needs Western Hemisphere partners to help battle powerful drug cartels and stem the tide of Chinese influence across the Americas. It may have a new one in Keiko Fujimori, Peru's recently inaugurated president.

New Peruvian president could be key U.S. ally against drug cartels, Chinese influence

TL;DR

  • The U.S. needs partners in the Western Hemisphere.
  • These partners are needed to fight drug cartels.
  • These partners are also needed to counter Chinese influence in the Americas.
  • Keiko Fujimori, Peru's new president, may become a new ally.
  • She was recently inaugurated as president of Peru.