Former President Alberto Fujimori, who governed Peru between 1990 and 2000, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., according to official sources. The news of his death, after a delicate state of health, has caused shock in different political and social sectors of the country, provoking a series of reactions that culminated in the declaration of National Mourning.
The Supreme Decree that makes this measure official was published in the extraordinary edition of the newspaper El Peruano: “Supreme Decree declaring National Mourning on September 12, 13 and 14, 2024, on the occasion of the death of Mr. Alberto Fujimori Fujimori, former President of the Republic.” The provision states that, during these days, the National Flag will be raised at half-mast in all public buildings, military installations, police premises, bases and ships throughout the Peruvian territory. Likewise, this measure will apply in the country’s diplomatic missions and consular representations abroad.
The declaration of mourning seeks to pay tribute to the career and legacy of the former president, a figure who, despite the controversy that marked his government and his subsequent condemnation for human rights violations, left an indelible mark on the political history of Peru.
However, his government was also accused of serious human rights violations, such as the Barrios Altos and La Cantuta crimes, which led to his being sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2007. These dualities in his mandate continue to be a matter of debate between his defenders and critics.
The National Mourning will serve as a time for the country to reflect on the impact of his figure, who has marked generations with both his successes and his mistakes. During the three days of mourning, various institutions and sectors of Peruvian society are expected to pay tribute to the man who was one of the most influential figures in the country’s recent history.
