Alberto Fujimori, the former president of Peru, has passed away at the age of 86. Fujimori, who was a controversial figure in Peruvian politics, died in Lima on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with cancer, according to a statement from his family.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Fujimori’s children—Keiko, Hiro, Sachie, and Kenji—announced his passing and requested prayers for his soul. “After a long battle with cancer, our father, Alberto Fujimori, has just departed to meet the Lord,” they wrote. They added, “We ask those who loved him to join us in praying for the eternal rest of his soul. Thank you for so much, Dad!”
Fujimori served as Peru’s president from 1990 to 2000. His presidency was marred by human rights violations, which led to his imprisonment in 2009. He was convicted of overseeing massacres carried out by army death squads in the early 1990s, resulting in the deaths of 25 people, including a child, during anti-terrorist operations.
In December, Fujimori was released from prison on humanitarian grounds, two-thirds through his 25-year sentence. His health had recently worsened after receiving treatment for mouth cancer, as reported by sources close to the family.
Earlier this year, Fujimori’s daughter Keiko had announced that he intended to run for president again in 2026, despite his health challenges.
