Valentin Paniagua

ModernPoliticianPeru1936 — ?

Interim president who restored Peruvian democracy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1936

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)44

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score54.2

Valentin Paniagua — Complete Timeline

2000 AD

Appointed Interim President of PeruPolitical Action

After the resignation of President Alberto Fujimori amid a corruption scandal, Valent

InterimTransitionDemocracy

Impact: nationalconstructive

2001 AD

Oversaw the transition to democratic electionsPolitical Action◆ Major

Paniagua's interim government organized free and fair elections in 2001, which were won by Alejandro Toledo. This marked the end of the Fujimori era and the restoration of democratic governance in Peru.

ElectionDemocracyTransition

Impact: nationalconstructive

Created the Truth and Reconciliation CommissionPolitical Action◆ Major

Paniagua established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (CVR) to investigate human rights abuses committed during the internal conflict between the government and insurgent groups (1980-2000). The CVR's report documented thousands of deaths and disappearances.

Human RightsTruth CommissionJustice

Impact: nationalconstructive