In November 2000, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru announced his resignation while on a trip to Asia. His resignation was confirmed by the President of the Council of Ministers, Federico Salas Guevara, and was followed by the resignation of the cabinet to allow for a new government. On November 22, …
Congress approves the legislative resolution that declares Alberto Fujimori Fujimori's vacancy as President of the Republic due to his permanent moral incapacity. Valentín Paniagua Corazao, President of the Legislative Power, indicates that this 'may imply Fujimori's disqualification' to hold any political office in the future.
On November 22, Valentín Paniagua Corazao is sworn in as President of the Republic. Upon taking office, the new president states that in the eight months of his term 'there is little I can do to change things in the country'. Javier Perez de Cuellar is appointed President of the …