Alberto Kenya Fujimori Inomoto is a prominent Peruvian statesman, professor, and former engineer who served as the President of Peru from July 28, 1990, to November 22, 2000. Despite being often referred to as a dictator, Fujimori remains a complex figure in Peruvian politics, with his administration credited with the creation of Fujimorism, a political ideology that has had a lasting impact on the country.
During his presidency, Fujimori implemented a number of significant policies and initiatives. One of his most notable achievements was the defeat of the Shining Path insurgency, a Maoist rebel group that had been terrorizing Peru for decades. Fujimori's government also successfully restored Peru's macroeconomic stability, which had been severely disrupted by the country's economic crisis in the 1980s.
However, Fujimori's presidency was also marked by controversy and scandal. In 2000, he fled Peru for Japan amid allegations of corruption and human rights abuses. Fujimori was later arrested and put on trial for crimes against humanity, which were allegedly committed during his presidency.
Despite the controversy surrounding his presidency, Fujimori remains a polarizing figure in Peruvian politics. In 2008, a poll found that two-thirds of Peruvians approved of his leadership during his presidency.
