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#234 - Alberto Fujimori, 1938-2024

The Jacob Shapiro Podcast

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Fujimori: From Populist to Power Consolidator

This chapter explores Alberto Fujimori's unexpected rise to power in 1980s Peru, amidst hyperinflation and the threat of the Shining Path, detailing his initial leftist campaign and rapid pivot to neoliberal policies. It examines his self-coup and collaboration with the military to combat insurgency, all while analyzing the motivations behind his consolidation of power and his impact as an 'outsider' in contemporary politics.

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