New Insights on Cerimedo’s Impact in Peruvian Elections Driven by Technology and Strategic Alliances

Original article: “Ojo de Cóndor”, bots y conteo paralelo: nuevas pistas sobre Cerimedo en una elección peruana definida por estrecho margen

New evidence has emerged regarding the influence of Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo in Peru, who used technological tools, bots, and a «parallel counting» platform to affect the recent elections, which were narrowly decided in favor of Keiko Fujimori.

A journalistic investigation uncovered how this international scheme, with direct links to the circle of U.S. President Donald Trump, integrated into the Peruvian political system to ensure the victory of the right-wing candidate.

According to the portal El Buho, Cerimedo has established himself as a political operative for the Latin American far-right after being honored in February 2026 as Hispanic Political Consultant of the Year in Mar-a-Lago, where he publicly thanked Brad Parscale, Donald Trump’s campaign manager, for his trust and support with technology and teams.

This recognition was not incidental, as the Argentine’s actions fall within a national security strategy pushed from Washington, aimed at securing control over critical minerals through the «Vault Project,” along with the militarization of the region via the «Shield of the Americas».

According to the digital medium, to promote this so-called «Donroe Doctrine,» Cerimedo and his Spanish partner, journalist and businessman Javier Negre, took on the role of blocking candidates who advocated for the sovereignty of their nations concerning political and resource management.

To infiltrate the Peruvian political system, Cerimedo and Negre established connections with Carlos Díaz-Rosillo, former director of Public Policy for National Security at the White House during Trump’s first term.

Leading the Adam Smith Center for Economic Freedom, Díaz-Rosillo forged ties in Lima, which led to a series of meetings in May 2024 with then-President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, and to coordinating business meetings in New York.

Cerimedo Joins Fujimori’s Electoral Team

After the fall of Boluarte’s government in April 2025, Díaz-Rosillo continued networking and offered Keiko Fujimori the opportunity to serve as a guest professor at the Adam Smith Center.

In return, Fujimori decided to include Cerimedo as one of her main electoral campaign advisors, allowing him to implement his strategies and influence the Peruvian political system.

While Cerimedo himself announced in December 2025 that his operations would continue in 2026 across Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, his partner Javier Negre claimed that public opinion in Peru would be «conquered by La Derecha Diario,» his media outlet promoting content and «fake news» aligned with far-right goals.

According to the portal, by the first electoral round, Cerimedo’s network of manipulation through bots, trolls, and false content began to operate covertly in the country.

Investigations conducted by the portal El Foco revealed that dozens of automated accounts systematically promoted null or spoiled votes, specifically targeting Peruvian regions that had historically leaned towards leftist political options.

«As Keiko Fujimori progressed to the second round, the operations of this tandem intensified. La Derecha Diario not only openly supported the candidate but also launched a disinformation campaign against progressive candidate Roberto Sánchez. In the context of the narrow margin recorded in the official results, these algorithmic maneuvers became a determining factor, making the disinformation campaign and the use of bot networks orchestrated by Cerimedo and Negre crucial in reversing vote trends and influencing a highly polarized contest.

«There is no doubt that the dirty work of Cerimedo and Negre was decisive in reversing the electoral trend,» reported La Línea.

The Parallel Count of the “Ojo de Cóndor”

The day after the first round, Cerimedo decided to acquire the domain for the website «Ojo de Cóndor,» claiming it would function as a «citizen parallel counting» platform.

Through this portal, citizens were encouraged to upload voting records to validate the supposed victory of Keiko Fujimori, at a time when polls indicated Sanchez as the winner.

The launch of the «Ojo de Cóndor» platform was spearheaded by Andrés Salas, a former Peruvian sailor affiliated with Renovación Popular, who served as coordinator. The dissemination of this virtual space was far-reaching, using bot accounts and receiving support from various commercial media. This orchestrated strategy aimed to legitimize the results of overseas polling stations and shape public opinion on the electoral outcome.

The operation of the platform was coordinated by Andrés Salas, a former sailor and Renovación Popular member, and was massively amplified using bot accounts, receiving backing from various commercial media, with the goal of normalizing the results from polling places abroad and shaping citizens’ perceptions of the election outcome.

What Happened to Cerimedo After Keiko Fujimori’s Proclamation?

Following Keiko Fujimori’s proclamation as the elected president, digital teams made direct use of their political influence. Javier Negre arranged, bypassing usual diplomatic channels, a meeting between Fujimori and Donald Trump at his private residence in Mar-a-Lago. As evidence of the bond formed, Negre attended the presidential inauguration ceremony on July 28 in Lima.

Although Fujimori’s victory was solidified, Cerimedo’s weight in government was limited by the prominence of other operatives like Díaz-Rosillo and the close trust the president placed in Argentine advisor Damián Valenzuela. Nonetheless, the Keiko Fujimori administration aligned with Washington’s interests by joining the «Shield of the Americas» on July 31, 2026, and by signing a regional pact on critical minerals on August 27. This way, the influence circle that began with digital tools culminated in compliance with geopolitical commitments.