Former dictator Alberto Fujimori passed away at the age of 86 on Wednesday, September 11The news was announced by his daughter, Keiko Fujimori, leader of Fuerza Popular, through her account on X, where she announced his death. She also confirmed where her father’s remains will be laid to rest and buried.
“My father will be laid to rest starting tomorrow Thursday (September 12) at 11 am at the Museum of the Nationuntil Saturday (September 14) in the morning, which will be transferred to the Campo Fe cemetery in Huachipa“, were the details shared by the leader of Fuerza Popular and which refers to to the Ministry of Culture building where the wake will be.
During the afternoon, Congresswoman Martha Moyano expressed to the press that she would be in charge of the funeral arrangements that corresponded to Alberto Fujimori as former president. It was also confirmed, before Keiko’s announcement, that the former president’s family accepted the corresponding honors from the State.
What is the funeral protocol for a former president?
According to official protocol, The symbolic and ceremonial measures that must be observed are establishedsuch as raising the national flag at half-mast in public institutions and declaring official mourning.
According to article 60 of the protocol, it is detailed: “The transfer of mortal remains The funeral will be held in private. The funeral will be held with official attendance.” In addition, the funeral procession will be headed by the current president or his representative.
Also The same honors that would be given to a president will be granted in exercise, including military honors, in accordance with the protocols established by the Armed Forces and the National Police.
Alberto Fujimori’s doctor revealed the circumstances in which the former president died
ANDDoctor José Carlos Gutiérrez spoke out tonight after the death was confirmed of former President Alberto Fujimori. He explained that The former president suffered from tongue cancer since 2008 and that, due to the size of the tumor, surgery was not an option. In response, radiotherapy was chosen as a treatment, but the domestic accident – in which she fractured her hip – complicated the process.
As a result, side effects such as inflammation in the mouth began to appear and made it difficult for him to speak and eat. After completing radiotherapy, the results were expected to be evaluated, but the disease had already advanced to the lung. Despite a 40% reduction in the tumor, the lung problem persistedand at Fujimori’s request, it was decided to start an immunological treatment that brought serious complications.
These complications led to respiratory problems that worsened his health. According to Gutierrez, Fujimori was conscious the night before his death on September 11, but he finally died at six in the evening.
Alberto Fujimori’s remains will be transferred to the Museum of the Nation
After the Death of former dictator Alberto Fujimoriwhich occurred on September 11 at the home of her daughter Keiko Fujimori, in the district of San Borja, her remains will be transferred to the Museum of the Nation today, Thursday, September 12, at 11:00 am, the scheduled time for the transfer. The wake will be held at the museum until Saturday morning, after which it will be taken to Campo Fe in Huachipa.
