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Peru: President Dina Boluarte attends Alberto Fujimori's wake

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

15:00 | Lima, Sep. 12.

President Dina Boluarte on Thursday attended the wake for former President Alberto Fujimori at the Culture Ministry headquarters, and offered her condolences to the family of the former top official, who passed away yesterday.

The Head of State was accompanied by Cabinet Chief Gustavo Adrianzen, as well as by Ministers Fabricio Valencia (Culture), Morgan Quero (Education), and Julio Demartini (Development-Social Inclusion).

At the site, Mrs. Boluarte expressed condolences to Fujimori's grown-up children, Keiko and Kenji.



Wake

The wake is being held at the Culture Ministry's Nasca Room, where wreaths with condolences from various institutions and personalities arrived.

According to information provided by his daughter Keiko Fujimori, the wake will continue until September 14 at noon.

All those who wish to personally say goodbye to the founding leader of the Fujimori party are allowed to attend.

On Saturday, his remains will be transferred to Campo Fe Cemetery in Huachipa, where they will receive Christian burial.

Days of national mourning

The Executive Branch has declared three days of national mourning and granted him the funeral honors that correspond to a President of the Republic in office.

The Government of President Dina Boluarte declared three days of national mourning (September 12, 13, and 14) due to his passing and under the provisions of State and Regional Ceremonial regulations.

During these three days, the National Flag will be hoisted at half-mast at public buildings, military bases, Navy ships, police establishments, and other State-run agencies, both in Peru and in diplomatic-consular missions abroad.

Starting today, the Government Palace, the Congress of the Republic, and the Municipality of Lima have the national flag at half-mast in homage to Fujimori.

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Publicado: 12/9/2024