Outrage over Pardon for Former Dictator Fujimori

Kuczynski: Fujimori's Crimes 'Excesses and Mistakes

Peru's former president Alberto Fujimori was serving a 25-year sentence for crimes against humanity before being pardoned by the current premier last week. READ MORE

Peru's President Grants Pardon to Ex-Dictator Fujimori

Fujimori, who served as president from 1990 to 2000, was convicted in 2007 for his role in a death squad that targeted left-wing guerrillas while he was in power.READ MORE

Families of Victims Reject Fujimori Pardon, Vow to Demand its Annulment

Families of the victims massacred during the dictatorship of Alberto Fujimori in Peru rejected his recent pardon, vowing to demand an annulment.READ MORE

What Were the Crimes of Alberto Fujimori in Peru?

The government of Alberto Fujimori (1990 - 2000) was marked by the continuous accusations of human rights violations.READ MORE

Kuczynski Narrowly Evades Impeachment for Corruption

Peru's Leader Dodges Impeachment Vote Despite Graft Allegations

However shortly after the failed vote, PP lawmaker Cecilia Chacon said the 10 abstentions by a faction in her party had helped defeat its bid to oust Kuczynski in the wake of a graft scandal, and that some of them had mentioned the promise on Fujimori's release. READ MORE

Peru's President Kuczynski: 'I Was Never Bribed'

Peruvian President Pedro Kuczynski has insisted he is "an honest man" who "never received a bribe".READ MORE