In 1992, Alberto Fujimori successfully carried out a self-coup, dissolving Congress and consolidating executive power.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
While the ruling Chavismo movement is now consolidating its unexpected ties with Washington, Rodríguez appears to aspire to lead this new phase herself, with calls to leave behind the harsh years of her predecessor.
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