Peru election commission rejects Fujimori's presidential bid

LIMA, Peru - Supporters of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori conducts a hunger strike in Lima on Jan. 9, calling for approval of Fujimori's candidacy in a presidential election in April. The national election commission has decided not to approve the candidacy filing of Fujimori, who is currently detained in Chile.

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