Sources of Fujimori's Popularity

Neo-liberal Reform or Ending Terrorism

Bibliographic Data

ID4086271
AuthorsJennifer S Holmes (0000-0002-7672-5935), Sheila Amin Gutiérrez De Piñere, Sheila Amin Gutiérrez de Piñeres
Year2002
Volume14
Issue4
Pages93-112
Publication date2002-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueTerrorism and Political Violence (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0954-6553 • E-ISSN: 1556-1836
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/714005631
OpenAlexW2056280236
LanguageEN
Citations received9

Much has been discussed regarding the support for Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori during the implementation of his 'fujishock' program. In the voting behavior literature, the role of Fujimori's success in ending the terrorism is mentioned, but is a mere footnote to the story. However, we present historical analysis, public opinion data and economic statistics to argue that had he not controlled terrorism, Fujimori would not have been able to implement his stabilization programs and maintain popular support. We first show that the problem of terrorism was paramount and Fujimori's success in ending it was greatly rewarded in terms of personal support. Second, we show that the subsequent gains in the economic situation can be traced to improvements in security, because the political and social risks inherent in terrorism significantly curtail domestic and foreign investment

Economics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Popularity · Public opinion · Terrorism · Voting · Law · Political Conflict and Governance · Politics and Society in Latin America

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