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Peru

Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s last caudillo, dies

The most tangible legacy of this dark period is the neoliberal economic model that left deep marks since its implementation in 1992 and which remains into force.

Peru honors Fujimori, the former president sentenced for crimes against humanity

Alberto Fujimori was sentenced to 25 years in prison. It was the first time in Latin American history that a former president was tried and sentenced in his own country for crimes against humanity, violating international criminal law.

The “mochasueldo” legislators infecting Peru

Currently, the Peruvian Congress has thirteen mochasueldos, but the only one sanctioned so far has been María Cordejo Jon Tay. These are legislators of all colors who demand a slice of their workers' salaries to keep them in office.

Miracle or fairy tale? Fujimori launches his candidacy

Criminal and constitutional experts consider that the pardon does not imply amnesty. Furthermore, Fujimori has not paid the 57 million Soles in civil reparations owed to the state, which is a requirement for holding public office.

The compulsory contribution that swindled more than one million Peruvians

More than one million older adults have lost hope of growing old with a decent pension. The government must meet the demands of the elderly who for decades contributed to Fonavi.

China, Ecuador and the Coca Codo Sinclair Hydroelectric Power Plant

The Coca Codo Sinclair Hydroelectric Power Plant, which would provide between 20% and 30% of electricity production, is one of the oldest, largest and most controversial Chinese projects in Latin America, marked by technical failures and corruption.