She spent nights in a bunker amid explosions, took charge of her party from prison; Keiko is set to become Peru's first female president.
Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : Keiko Fujimori is set to become Peru's first female president. She is the youngest person to hold the position of First Lady of Peru, but the transition from First Lady to President has not been easy for Keiko Fujimori.
Keiko Fujimori's father was also the President of Peru, yet her life has been a constant struggle. She even spent two years in prison, but today, on July 28th, she is officially set to become President.
Nights spent in bunkers
Keiko Fujimori is the daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, who was president in the 1990s, when Peru was rocked by attacks by the militant group Sendero Luminoso.
During the time of Alberto Fujimori, the presidential palace was also a target of militants, so the president's children, Keiko and her siblings, had to live in bunkers for long periods of time for safety.
Alberto Fujimori didn't let these attacks affect his children's education. At night, when news of explosions and attacks would come, the children would become frightened and insist on not going to school. But Alberto Fujimori's rule was that no matter what the circumstances, their children's education would never stop. He taught his children to live a normal life, even in the midst of crisis.
Became First Lady at the age of 19
Keiko's parents separated while she was studying at Stony Brook University in the United States. Her mother, Susana Higuchi, accused Alberto's associates of corruption and political interference.
A dispute between her parents forced Keiko to abandon her studies and return to Peru. Her father then removed his wife, Susana, from the position of First Lady, entrusting her with the responsibility. At just 19 years old, she became the world's youngest First Lady.
Keiko Fujimori was jailed for two years
Keiko Fujimori was jailed in 2018 for alleged election funding. From prison, she wrote letters to her two daughters. Like her father, Keiko urged her daughters to focus on their studies and remain courageous. After approximately 13 months, Keiko Fujimori was released and became active in politics.
