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Abstract

In the context of a recent political crisis, corruption scandals and COVID-19, this dissertation investigates how recent events in Peru bears stark similarities to the historical elements in the 1980s which led to authoritarianism, as well as characteristics of said authoritarianism in the 1990s. The dissertation investigates the extent to which characteristics such as threats to human life, incumbents’ inability to protect citizens, inequality, discontent, economic turmoil, corruption, the politicisation of state resources, the creation of unfair elections, and the role of the media in elections. Through analysing literature key characteristics of the pre-Fujimori era (1980-1990) are drawn out. This is followed by an analysis of Levitsky and Loxton (2013) which highlights characteristics of the Fujimori era (1990-2000). The characteristics depicted in these sections are then highlighted and pinpointed throughout the rest of the piece which follows some key moments in Peru’s journey transitioning into democracy in addition to a more contemporary Peru. This dissertation shows that many of these characteristics are still present in Peru, namely inequality, corruption, media interference in elections, economic turbulence and an inability within incumbents to protect citizens from threats to human life. Through doing so it highlights the continuity of these factors and the challenges faced in Peru’s transition to a modern democracy.

Course: International Development - BA - C28415

Date Deposited: 2022-02-17

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