Albero Fujimori, born in Lima, was president of Peru from 1990 to 2000. He is called “polarizing” because, despite having been found guilty of murder, bodily harm, and kidnapping, some people are still like, “Yeah, but….” He was sentenced to what would have been a life term (unless he lived a really long time) but was released yesterday on humanitarian grounds.
His parents were born in Kawachi, Kumamoto, and immigrated to Peru in 1934.
Fun fact! Japanese law prohibits dual nationality from the age of 22; Peruvian law stipulates the president must be a Peruvian citizen - so, by accepting that position, Fujimori was de facto renouncing Japanese citizenship - yet, when on the run from the law and seeking refuge in Japan, he was recognized as a Japanese citizen. Lesson: Sigh and shrug shoulders. - William
