Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, has died aged 86, his daughter has confirmed.
Fujimori ruled Peru between 1990 and 2000 earlier than being pressured from workplace amid allegations of corruption.
His robust stance towards a left-wing guerrilla insurgency whereas president additionally introduced allegations of human rights abuses.
He fled the nation however was subsequently arrested and extradited, earlier than being convicted and jailed.
His daughter Keiko Fujimori posted on social media to say the previous president had died “after a protracted battle with most cancers”.