Peruvians protest Fujimori's rule as daughter leads in polls
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As they do every April 5, Peruvians joined in marches to recall the human rights abuses and corruption committed during the rule of now-imprisoned President Alberto Fujimori.
Tuesday's marches on the 24th anniversary of Fujimori's shutting down of congress drew extra-large crowds, coming just five days before a presidential election in which is his daughter is the front-runner.
Human rights groups have held a string of protests against Keiko Fujimori in recent weeks, warning that as president she would revive her father's authoritarian rule.
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Tuesday's protests took place in five cities, including the capital of Lima. Keiko Fujimori suspended campaigning Tuesday to avoid clashes between her supporters and opponents.
Her father is serving a 25-year prison sentence for authorizing death squads and corruption during his decade-long rule.