Alan García Pérez, born on May 23, 1949, was a Peruvian lawyer and politician, leader of the Peruvian Aprista Party (APRA). He served as President of Peru twice, not consecutively: from 1985 to 1990 and from 2006 to 2011. He received political training from the party's founding leader, Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, and was one of his most favored disciples. He held various political positions from a young age. García was always known for his powerful oratory skills. His first term (1985–1990) was marked by unprecedented hyperinflation (uncontrolled and extremely rapid inflation that drastically reduced the purchasing power of the currency). This led to long lines at stores as people tried to buy goods, and the resulting social unrest. He was succeeded by Alberto Fujimori at the end of his term in 1990. Due to the serious events that occurred during his first term, García evaded Peruvian justice and fled to Europe, where he lived for much of his exile. He returned to Peru in 2001 after the fall of Fujimori's regime. In 2006, García won the presidential elections, defeating his opponent, Ollanta Humala. His second term was characterized by the continuation of public investment projects, economic growth, and other positive developments. However, he was also accused of corruption. In 2016, García ran for president again; however, he did not obtain the required number of votes. In the following years, he was summoned several times to the Public Prosecutor's Office, as well as to Congress, for irregularities during his previous terms. On April 17, 2019, García committed suicide by shooting himself in the head as police were preparing to arrest him in connection with the Odebrecht case. He was immediately taken to Casimiro Ulloa Hospital; his condition was critical. Around midday, news of his death broke. In the following days, García lay in state at the headquarters of the APRA party, better known as the Casa del Pueblo (People's House). Hundreds of APRA supporters paid their last respects. His coffin traveled through several streets of Lima, accompanied by celebratory floats and applause. According to historical sources, Alan García is the second head of state to commit suicide.