The Legacy of Alberto Fujimori: A Complex Figure in Peruvian History
The death of former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori on September 11, 2024, has once again brought to the forefront the complexities of his legacy. A figure who was both celebrated and reviled, his life and political career embodied the contradictions of Peru’s tumultuous modern history. Fujimori’s rise to power in 1990 was a surprise. He…