What is Fujimorismo?

Fujimorismo is a right-wing populist political movement in Peru associated with Keiko Fujimori’s father, Alberto Fujimori. It is generally characterized by support for strong executive authority, political conservatism, and a hard-line stance on security. Keiko Fujimori has been the principal political heir to this movement, shaping and sustaining it in the years following her father’s presidency and imprisonment. As leader of the political party Fuerza Popular, she has sought to maintain the movement’s core support base while also attempting, at times, to distance herself from the more controversial aspects of her father’s rule, including allegations of human rights abuses and corruption. Her political career reflects an ongoing effort to balance continuity with reform, as she appeals to voters who credit Fujimorismo with stabilizing Peru while addressing critics who associate it with authoritarian governance.