Alejandra Ballon Gutierrez on Body Politics in Peru

Democracy in Question? - A podcast by Albert Hirschman Centre on Democracy

This episode explores former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori's population control programs and how eugenic principles have led to the forceful sterilization of women belonging to various indigenous communities. What role do foreign governments and international donors play in the racialized politics of population control, and how have violations of women's bodily autonomy and reproductive rights come to light? Listen to hear what kind of civil society mobilization is ongoing in pursuit of reparations for the victims and survivors.