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Whatever Happened to... Alberto Fujimori?(Brief Article)
Alberto Fujimori's new life in Japan seems comfortable enough. (It sure beats the alternative.) From the windows of his new abode, a posh condominium in central Tokyo, he has enjoyed views of cherry blossoms. He's kept busy lately penning his memoirs and leading the dignified life of a retired statesmen on an extended working vacation.
Only he's not. Fujimori arrived unexpectedly in November and soon submitted his resignation as president of Peru--via fax from Tokyo amid a growing corruption scandal. The Peruvian Congress instead deposed him, prompting Fujimori to ask Japan if he could stay. (Fujimori's parents immigrated to Peru from Japan and he's a citizen.) Back home, he is now a wanted fugitive, facing charges of "abandonment of office" and accusations that he embezzled government funds. Last Monday a longtime opponent asked the Peruvian Congress to investigate whether Fujimori had links to a paramilitary death squad blamed for two massacres and other human-rights abuses.
The Peruvians have demanded the ...
- Peruvian congress set to name interim president in wake of Fujimori's departure.
- News wire article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) November 21, 2000 700+ words
...Fujimori unexpectedly resigned while on a diplomatic trip in Japan. Paniagua, a former education and justice minister, had been...daughter reportedly packed family belongings. A world away in Japan, Fujimori emerged from his Tokyo hotel room to tell reporters...
- Peruvian congress set to name interim president in wake of Fujimori's...
- News wire article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Jones, Patrice M. November 21, 2000 700+ words
...Fujimori unexpectedly resigned while on a diplomatic trip in Japan. Paniagua, a former education and justice minister, had been...daughter reportedly packed family belongings. A world away in Japan, Fujimori emerged from his Tokyo hotel room to tell reporters...
- Chinese politburo member Li Changchun meets Peruvian congress head.
- Newspaper article from: BBC Monitoring International Reports March 30, 2007 700+ words
...Chinese Party Official Meets With Peruvian Congress Leader"] Lima, March 29 (Xinhua...forces continuously growing in the Peruvian Congress and the exchanges increasing between...exchanges and cooperation with the Peruvian Congress in various fields, Li said. He...
- China's Hu Jintao addresses Peruvian congress.
- Newspaper article from: BBC Monitoring International Reports November 21, 2008 700+ words
...Agency) [Xinhua: "3rd LD Writethru: Hu Jintao Addresses Peruvian Congress, Vows To Establish Comprehensive Cooperative Partnership...development needs, President Hu said in his address to the Peruvian Congress. Hu put forward five proposals to boost Sino-Latin American...
- Chinese president addresses Peruvian congress.
- Newspaper article from: BBC Monitoring International Reports November 20, 2008 700+ words
...higher level, which conforms to the trends of the times and their respective development needs, President Hu said in his address to the Peruvian Congress. Source: Xinhua news agency, Beijing, in English 1714 gmt 20 Nov 08 BBC Monitoring
- Chinese president meets Peruvian Congress leader.
- Newspaper article from: BBC Monitoring International Reports November 21, 2008 700+ words
...a healthy and smooth way since China and Peru established diplomatic ties 37 years ago, Hu said during a meeting with Peruvian Congress President Javier Velasquez. In recent years, mutual political trust has grown steadily, and bilateral economic and trade...
- China: Hu Jintao addresses Peruvian Congress, vows to establish comprehensive...
- News wire article from: Thai Press Reports November 24, 2008 700+ words
...which conforms to the trends of the times and their respective development needs, President Hu said in his address to the Peruvian Congress. Hu put forward five proposals to boost Sino-Latin American ties. Firstly, China and Latin American countries should...
- Peruvian Congress grants president power to draw up anti-terror laws.
- News wire article from: Asia Africa Intelligence Wire January 12, 2003 700+ words
(From BBC Monitoring International Reports) January; subheadings as published With 58 votes in favour, 40 against and four abstentions, Congress has granted legislative powers which will enable the executive branch to bring the anti-terrorist legislation into line with the international treaties on
- Peru - Peruvian Congress approves draft telecoms law.
- News wire article from: The America's Intelligence Wire May 4, 2006 700+ words
(From Telecompaper Americas) Peru's Congress has approved the draft telecoms law, reports Ahciet. The law will enable the Peruvian people to have access, in the near future, to fixed-line telephony, mobile, cable and internet services, all via one piece of equipment and supplied by one company or
- Peruvians in Japan eye politics back home.
- Newspaper article from: Mainichi Daily News Sonoda, Manabu November 3, 1999 700+ words
...Peruvians making their home in Japan has ballooned to some 45...some Peruvians living in Japan see potential to "re-export...chance of getting elected to the Peruvian Congress. According to the Peruvian...45,000 Peruvians living in Japan are over 18 and thus eligible...
Source: HighBeam Research, Whatever Happened to... Alberto Fujimori?(Brief Article)