Controversial comeback: Fujimori launches YouTube channel with his video memoirs

Less than four months after leaving the Barbadillo prison, following the Constitutional Court ordering his release, Alberto Fujimori has taken another step in his return to the public sphere by launching his YouTube channel, where he will publish his video memoirs. In his first installment, the former president stated "I am not a murderer," sparking controversy and generating a series of reactions both in the public opinion and in the political sphere. Sources close to the leadership of Fuerza Popular have expressed discomfort with Fujimori's statements, especially regarding his failure to distance himself from Vladimiro Montesinos, his former presidential advisor currently imprisoned. It has been pointed out that the former president is seeking to structure a defense discourse for the oral trial he faces in the Pativilca Case, as well as to tell his version of the story without self-criticism for the crimes committed during his government. The launch of Channel F has been endorsed by Keiko Fujimori, leader of Fuerza Popular, and has attracted the attention not only of his followers but also of society in general. It is worth mentioning that the former president has announced that he will publish at least one video per week, addressing different aspects of his government and his political life. Political analysts have noted that Fujimori's video memoirs seek to consolidate his base of followers and attract those who were Fujimorists in the past, in a context of fragmentation of the right-wing political spectrum. However, they also warn that his discourse could reignite anti-Fujimori sentiment, which has been decisive in previous electoral processes. On the other hand, criminal lawyer Ricardo Elías has indicated that, from a legal standpoint, Fujimori has the right to provide statements once the case has gone to trial, although there could be the possibility that the prosecutor requests the Judiciary to urge him to avoid comments that could affect the process. In summary, the launch of Alberto Fujimori's video memoirs has sparked intense debate about his political legacy, his actions during his government, and his return to the public scene. The controversy surrounding his statements and his intention to tell his version of the story raise questions about how this will impact the current political landscape and the future of Fuerza Popular.