iCivics
Limiting Government
While this instructional activity includes several nice worksheets to identify and discuss the various limits on government (i.e. a constitution, the rule of law, separation of powers, consent of the governed, etc.), its main value lies...
New York Times
New York Times: Alberto K. Fujimori News
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides a concise biography of Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori as well as links to articles concerning his political career that date back to 1990. Updated to 8 April 2009.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Peru
This site provides a comprehensive overview of Peru's human rights issues, focusing specifically on those that developed under former President Alberto Fujimori. Links to documents, news releases, and reports are featured.
The Guardian
Guardian: Alberto Fujimori Sentenced to 25 Years
Guardian correspondent Rory Carroll discusses the trial and sentencing of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori. Links to related articles are provided. (April 7, 2009)
BBC
Bbc: Fujimori Gets Lengthy Jail Term
This article analyzes the events leading up to former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's arrest, his trial, and his 25 year sentence. (April 7, 2009)
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: History of Peru
A collection of articles "from a working-class and non-Eurocentric perspective" about the history of Peru. The articles cover topics in economy, labor, politics, society, culture and telecommunications.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Tupac Amaro Occupation of the Japanese Embassy
A collection of left leaning articles about the hostage crisis in Lima, Peru during 1996-97. Articles are mostly written in defense of the hostage takers.
BBC
Bbc: A Short Biography of Alejandro Toledo
A short biography of the presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo written in April 2001. Provides details also on his wife, Elaine Karp.
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Fujimori's Rasputin Vladimiro Montesinos
To mark the resignation of Alberto Fujimori from his post as President of Peru, this resource contains declassified files on Peru's Former Intelligence Chief, Vladimiro Montesinos.
Stanford University
Stanford University: The Contender: Alejandro Toledo
A lengthy article on the life of Alejandro Toledo, who at the time of the publication of the article (2001) was running for president of Peru. It also provides details on Elaine Karp, his wife. The article appeared in the Stanford...
Other
University of Exeter: The Rise & Fall of Alberto Fujimori
A detailed biography of the former Peruvian leader with information on his life, his political beliefs and how he had to flee for Japan after the election of 2000.
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Shining Path & Tupac Amaru
Gives background information on the two major rebel or terrorist groups operating in Peru. Both groups are communist-based but are facing hard times in Peru due to falling numbers.
Other
Peruvian Graffiti: An Andean Nation in the Making
A personal perspective on the culture, politics and society of Peru. This Web site was written by Michael Smith, an American journalist who draws on his 18 years experience in Peru. The politics page includes a timeline section about the...
Other
Alejandro Toledo, President of Peru
A biography of Toledo and how he is doing a poor job as president of Peru. The article describes how he was able to get elected in the 2000 campaign. The article is dated 2004.