Fujimori's Regime and the Collapse of the Penitentiary System
During the collapse of Fujimori's regime, the incoming Transitional Democratic Government found the penitentiary system in disarray, with legal frameworks that were impractical and unenforceable. The harsh penitentiary regime led to the retaking of prisons by groups like Sendero Luminoso and MRTA, undermining the authority of the state. Fujimori's government …