Mark Vito, Keiko Fujimori’s ex-husband and father of her two daughters, announced through his social networks that he will not be able to attend the wake or burial of Alberto Fujimori, former president of Peru, who died last Wednesday, September 11 after a long battle with cancer.
Why Mark Vito won’t attend Alberto Fujimori’s funeral?
The now influencer Mark Vito used his official account Facebook to express his regret for not being able to accompany his family after the death of Alberto Fujimori. In his message, the tiktoker deeply regretted not being able to offer his support to his daughters and his ex-wife, Keiko Fujimori. “I deeply regret not being able to attend the wake or funeral of my ex-father-in-law and to be able to support my daughters and ex-wife in this time of pain,” he said.
Mark Vito explained that the reason for his absence is due to a judicial impediment that prohibits him from attending these funeral ceremonies. “Unfortunately, I have an unjust judicial impediment that prohibits me from communicating with more than 1,000 witnesses, most of whom will be present,” he detailed in his message.
Mark Vito confirmed that he will not be able to attend Alberto Fujimori’s wake and burial. Photo: Composition LR/Mark Vito/Facebook
Despite his absence at the wake and burial, Mark Vito was captured last Wednesday, September 11, the day of Alberto Fujimori’s death, entering the house of Keiko Fujimori in San Borja. According to witnesses and media present at the scene, Vito came to provide emotional support to his ex-wife and his two daughters.
When will Alberto Fujimori’s burial take place?
Alberto Fujimori former Peruvian president, died on Wednesday, September 11 at his daughter’s residence Keiko Fujimori located in the district of San Borja. His death was confirmed after his family doctor, Dr. Aguinaga, warned hours earlier that his health condition was critical. The former dictator, aged 85, had faced various medical problems in recent months, aggravated by the cancer that afflicted him.
Keiko Fujimori, after the death of her father, confirmed that the remains of Alberto Fujimori will be transferred to the Museum of the Nation, in Lima. The public wake will continue until Saturday morning. Afterwards, the remains of the former president will be taken to the Campo Fe cemetery in Huachipa, where the burial will take place.
Mass announced after death of Alberto Fujimori
The congressman of People’s Force, Cesar Ravilla through his social networks, announced the ceremony that will take place on Saturday, September 14, on the esplanade of the Ministry of Culture. This will be the last mass in honor of the former dictator Alberto Fujimori before his burial in Campo Fe de Huachipa.
Mass will be held for Alberto Fujimori prior to his burial. Photo: César Ravilla/Twitter
What is the funeral protocol for a former president?
According to official protocol, symbolic and ceremonial measures to be followed are established, such as raising the national flag at half-mast in public institutions and declaring official mourning.
Article 60 of the protocol specifies that “the transfer of the mortal remains to the place of the wake will be carried out in private. The funeral will be held with official assistance.” In addition, the funeral procession will be led by the current president or his representative. The same honors that would be given to a president in office will be granted, including military honors, following the protocols established by the Armed Forces and the National Police.
