The recent death of Alberto Fujimori has generated various reactions throughout the country, including those in the entertainment world. The journalist also spoke live on the program he hosts, ‘Up my people’. During live coverage of the former president’s funeral, which took place in the Nazca Room of the Museum of the Nation, the presenter shared his critical opinion on the political legacy of Fujimori, remembered for his controversial decisions and his time as president of Peru between 1990 and 2000.
The journalist did not hesitate to highlight the negative effects that, according to him, the government of Fujimori such as the privatization of state-owned companies and informal transportation. In her speech, Díaz linked some of the country’s current problems with decisions taken by the former president.
What did Fernando Díaz say about Alberto Fujimori’s former government?
During the live broadcast, Fernando Díaz expressed his discontent with the legacy left by the former president, emphasizing that many of the problems currently facing Peru are a direct consequence of his government. The journalist mentioned sensitive issues such as corruption, authoritarianism and the violation of human rights, crimes for which the former president was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison.
“Decisions that go against the law, that violated the constitution, with that self-coup that no one forgets, with that comparison of the editorial line of the media, with that way of doing politics of making it precarious and putting it at a very informal level, what we have now as politicians is also Fujimori’s legacy.” the driver said.
Díaz stressed that one of the most memorable events of Fujimori’s term was the self-coup of 1992, which marked the beginning of a disguised dictatorship. “Crimes involved, with authoritarianism too,” The host said, referring to the control he exercised over the media and the precariousness of politics. According to the journalist, the current political situation in the country is, in part, a legacy of the decisions taken by Fujimori.
Fernando Díaz on his show. Photo: ATV capture
Fernando Diaz criticizes public transport
One of the most controversial issues mentioned by Fernando Díaz was the state of public transport in Peru, which, according to the journalist, is one of the most visible legacies of the Fujimori government. “The famous combi culture is also Fujimori’s legacy” he said during his program. The journalist pointed out that the former president allowed the proliferation of informal transportation, including vehicles in poor condition and with changed engines, which still circulate on the streets of the country.
The journalist stressed that traffic problems and vehicular chaos are a direct consequence of the lack of adequate regulation during the Fujimori government. “If you complain about traffic, thank your Chinese too,” He concluded with an ironic tone, reflecting the frustration felt by a large part of the population regarding the transportation situation in Lima and other cities in Peru.
Who is the journalist Fernando Díaz?
Fernando Díaz is a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience in Peruvian television. Currently, he is the host of the morning show ‘Arriba mi gente’ on Latina TV, where he shares the screen with Maju Mantilla and Santi Lesmes. Although he is known for his professionalism in news and Sunday programs, he has recently surprised the audience by showing a more relaxed and fun side on Latina’s magazine.
His career in journalism began unexpectedly, as he has said in various interviews. Díaz has confessed that he did not initially plan to dedicate himself to this field, but a visit to a television set changed his perspective. His first work experience was at Panamericana Televisión, where he began as a pre-professional intern on the program ’24 horas’. Over the years, he has managed to establish himself as one of the most respected journalists in the country.
