New CPI surveys provide an up-to-date insight into the political mood in Peru. President Keiko Fujimori achieves an approval rating of 52.6 percent after her first month in office. At the same time, Rafael López Aliaga is significantly ahead of his competitors in the current election poll for Lima. Both surveys were published at the end of August 2026. While the first survey examines the mood across the country, the second focuses on the municipal election in Lima on October 4.
CPI Survey: 52.6 Percent Approval for Keiko Fujimori
According to the latest CPI survey, 52.6 percent of respondents support Keiko Fujimori's performance in office. 30 percent view her work to date negatively, and another 17.4 percent did not provide a specific answer. Approval is particularly high in Lima and Callao. There, Fujimori reaches 59.4 percent, while in the rest of Peru it is 48.5 percent.
Significant differences are evident between the regions. In the north, the President achieves 64.2 percent approval, in the east it is 52 percent. The situation is different in the south, where 31.3 percent approval contrasts with a rejection of 51.9 percent. Age also plays a role. Among 18 to 24-year-olds, Fujimori reaches her highest value at 61.2 percent. Among women, her approval is 55.8 percent, among men 49.3 percent.
CPI surveyed a total of 1,200 people from urban and rural areas of Peru between August 25 and 28. The stated margin of error is ±2.8 percentage points.
Economy generates comparatively high expectations
In addition to general approval, the survey also examined expectations for the new government. Many Peruvians are cautiously optimistic about job creation. 19.2 percent have great confidence and another 38.2 percent at least some confidence in the government. The assessment of economic development is similar. 17.6 percent have great confidence in stronger economic growth, and another 39.1 percent have at least some confidence.
Respondents are significantly more reserved when it comes to combating corruption. Here, skepticism prevails. The results thus show that economic development and new jobs are among the areas in which a larger part of the population associates positive expectations with the new government.
Municipal Election in Lima: López Aliaga significantly ahead
In parallel with the nationwide survey, CPI published a new survey on the municipal election in Lima on October 4, 2026. Rafael López Aliaga of Renovación Popular achieves 30.6 percent and is thus clearly in first place. Carlos Bruce of Somos Perú follows with 12.4 percent. Francis Allison of Avanza País comes in at 10 percent, Daniel Urresti of Podemos Perú reaches 8 percent, and Ricardo Belmont 6.7 percent.
Following them are Samuel Daza with 5.9 percent and Susel Paredes with 5.5 percent. Other candidates are below two percent. The proportion of undecided voters remains interesting. 15.1 percent did not provide an answer, another 2.7 percent would currently vote invalid or blank. Thus, a significant portion of the electorate is not yet decided.
For this survey, CPI interviewed a total of 1,000 eligible voters from 38 districts of Lima Metropolitana between August 23 and 26. The stated margin of error is ±3.1 percentage points.
Two surveys show different political levels
The results cannot be directly compared. The survey on Fujimori reflects the political mood across the entire country, while the second survey exclusively examines the upcoming municipal election in Lima. Together, however, the two CPI surveys provide an interesting snapshot of the political situation in Peru.
Fujimori begins her term with an approval rating of more than 50 percent. She currently achieves particularly high values in the north as well as in Lima and Callao. In the capital, a clear lead for López Aliaga in the municipal election is emerging at the same time. However, movement is still possible until the election. Especially the 15.1 percent of undecided voters could influence further developments in Lima.
Frequently Asked Questions about CPI Surveys
What is Keiko Fujimori's approval rating?
According to the CPI survey published at the end of August 2026, 52.6 percent of respondents support her performance in office to date. 30 percent disapprove.
Who is leading in the municipal election in Lima?
Rafael López Aliaga leads the CPI survey with 30.6 percent. Carlos Bruce follows with 12.4 percent, and Francis Allison with 10 percent.
When will the municipal election in Lima take place?
The regional and municipal elections in Peru will take place on October 4, 2026.
Sources
RPP – „Encuesta CPI: ¿cuál es el nivel de aprobación de la gestión de la presidenta Keiko Fujimori?“, August 29, 2026
RPP – „Encuesta CPI: ¿qué candidatos lideran la intención de voto en Lima a poco más de un mes de las elecciones?“, August 29, 2026
Image source Hero: EFE / RPP, photo of Keiko Fujimori at a public event in Lima, published on August 29, 2026
