Peru Declares Mourning for Alberto Fujimori

Peru has declared three days of national mourning for former President Alberto Fujimori, who died from cancer at age 86. Despite his convictions for human rights abuses and corruption, Fujimori will receive a state funeral, with flags at public buildings flown at half-mast. His leadership from 1990 to 2000 is marked by economic reforms and the defeat of the Shining Path militant group, but also by authoritarian acts, including a 1992 self-coup that undermined democracy and led to widespread human rights violations. Supporters are paying their respects at the Ministry of Culture, where his coffin lies in state, but reactions to the government's tribute are mixed, reflecting Fujimori's polarizing legacy. His daughter, Keiko Fujimori, continues to play a significant role in Peru's political landscape, despite the controversies surrounding her father's administration. The mourning period has reignited debates over Fujimori's impact on Peru, highlighting divisions within the country.