A Contribution to the History of Contemporary Peru: Yusuke Murakami. Peru in the Era of the Chino

This commentary attempts to show the importance of approaching the history of the period corresponding to the presidency of Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000), based on a critical review of the book by Yusuke Murakami: Perú en la era del Chino. La política no institucionalizada y el pueblo en busca de un salvador (Lima: CIAS, Kyoto University, IEP, 2007). It also notes the important contribution of the author in conducting a very contemporary study, a practice uncommon in the field of history. This book, developed from the perspective of political science, develops a chronological and historical analysis aimed at establishing the main events and their relationships. Without overlooking the author's valuable contribution, on sensitive matters such as the case of the Colina group, he fails to clearly establish the role of the president in the creation of this nefarious commando.