Fujimori takes charge in Peru amid China, US balancing act

When Keiko Fujimori steps into the presidential office on Tuesday, she’ll bring back a political movement that hasn’t been in power for more than a quarter century. Fujimorism, a mix of neoliberalism, populism and strict government policies, characterized the 1990-2000 presidency of her father, the late Alberto Fujimori. Keiko Fujimori is stepping in amid a climate of social polarization, with promises to deliver more security, economic recovery and improvements in the health and education sectors. But beyond those domestic projects, Fujimori is taking charge at a time of increased strategic importance for Peru. The country has become one of the key […]...

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