Fujimori: Peru's State in 'Total Abandonment' Despite Resources

As a Peruvian journalist for ABC Color, I must report on the stark reality facing our nation. Despite having eight times the budget of the 1990s, the state of Peru is in 'total abandonment,' as presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori rightly pointed out. This is not just a political slogan; it's a lived experience for many Peruvians, especially in densely populated areas like San Juan de Lurigancho.

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hoy sabemos que tenemos ocho veces más recursos, ocho veces más presupuesto que en el año 99, pero lamentablemente tenemos un Estado en total abandono

Fujimori's campaign, particularly her focus on mothers of families, resonates deeply in a country where such support systems are crucial. Her promise to revitalize popular soup kitchens and community kitchens, coupled with a monthly bonus for women in vulnerable areas, addresses a tangible need. This is a direct response to the struggles faced by many, a stark contrast to the abstract promises often heard from politicians.

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después de muchos años de abandono, las políticas públicas y programas" tienen que estar enfocados en las madres de familia

Her invocation of her father, Alberto Fujimori, and his work in remote Amazonian regions, taps into a historical narrative of leadership that prioritized the periphery. While his legacy is complex, for many in those areas, his administration represented a time when their needs were acknowledged. This sentiment is a powerful tool in Fujimori's campaign, highlighting a perceived neglect by subsequent governments.

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The upcoming presidential runoff will be a critical juncture for Peru. The choice between different ideological spectrums will shape the nation's future, and Fujimori's message of revitalizing public services and supporting vulnerable populations, particularly women, is a central theme. Her emphasis on hope, humility, and faith in the future, while perhaps standard campaign rhetoric, speaks to a populace yearning for effective governance and tangible improvements in their daily lives.

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en un eventual gobierno suyo va a repotenciar los comedores populares y las ollas comunes dirigidas por mujeres de zonas vulnerables, a quienes entregará un bono de reconocimiento de 500 soles (145 dólares) mensuales por ese trabajo