Alberto Fujimori's presidency in Peru was marked by significant economic recovery and a strict response to insurgencies, albeit with considerable controversy over his authoritarian methods.
Born to Japanese immigrants, Fujimori's unexpected rise from an obscure agricultural engineer to the presidency saw him defeat established opponents, notably defeating novelist Mario Vargas Llosa.
While celebrated for restoring economic stability and quelling insurgency, Fujimori's legacy is largely marred by human rights abuses and a notorious fall from power amid corruption.
His downfall was triggered by a scandal involving corruption and bribery, leading him to flee to Japan, where he absurdly resigned his presidency via fax.
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