The Return of the Fujimori Dynasty in Peru

In the 2026 presidential elections, Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, made headlines as she became the first elected female president in Peru's history. Her political career has sparked considerable debate against the backdrop of her father's authoritarian legacy and a Peruvian society grappling with tensions between fear of crime and memories of authoritarianism. This narrative offers valuable lessons for other political systems.