The Conversation

Thu Sep 12

Fujimori’s death won’t end pursuit of justice for Peruvian victims – or stop the strongman’s supporters from revering his legacy

Written by Ñusta Carranza Ko, Associate Professor of Global Affairs and Human Security, University of Baltimore

Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori waves to a crowd in 1992.AP Photo

The death of Alberto Fujimori, the deeply divisive former Peruvian president, comes amid a resurgence of interest in the former strongman – both from supporters and detractors.

And in some regards, the usual customs following the demise of a former leader are being observed.

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Fujimori’s death won’t end pursuit of justice for Peruvian victims – or stop the strongman’s supporters from revering his legacy

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