he was the President of Peru for ten years during the 90's and fled in 2000 when his government collapsed amid a scandal, scandals?.. scandal... he sought asylum in Japan, where he holds citizenship, but only made it as far as Chile, where they managed to detain him.
he's up on human rights and corruption charges that range from illegal phone tapping, the siphoning of state funds, bribery of politicians, and the death squad killings of 25 people, and faces extradition to Peru.
most certainly, he denies any wrongdoing.
after "in-depth analysis and reflection", and an offer from Japan's conservative grouping, People's New Party, Mr Fujimori has announced he will run in the next Senate election in Japan.
some Peruvian officials believe this as simply a manoeuvre to avoid extradition. Chilean legal experts say the offer of candidacy will not affect the final deportation ruling.
it will be interesting to follow the proceedings.
during a ten year stretch in the 90s the country flipped over a total of ten Prime Ministers, most of whom left due to embezzlement or corruption charges etc. Mr Fujimori should have no trouble fitting right in. scandal 1 , scandal 2
moot or hooey?
moot or hooey?
only those born in Japan and fathered by Japanese men are able to retain Japanese citizenship… unless you are a sumo wrestler
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