Alberto Fujimori 1938 – 2024

Biography

Alberto Fujimori was born on July 26, 1938, in the Miraflores district of Lima, Peru. He went on to become one of Peru’s most consequential political figures, serving as President of the nation from 1990 until 2000. During his decade in office, Fujimori led Peru through a transformative period marked by significant economic and political changes that shaped the country’s modern history.

On September 11, 2024, Fujimori passed away in San Borja at the age of 85, having battled tongue cancer. His passing marked the end of a life that had left an indelible mark on Peru’s political landscape. He was laid to rest at Santa María de Huachipa cemetery in Lima Department, where he found his final resting place.

Fujimori’s tenure and legacy remain subjects of considerable discussion and reflection within Peru, representing a complex chapter in the nation’s recent past. His life spanned nearly nine decades of profound change in Peru and the wider world.