Lima Me Alone: The Congress of the Republic of Peru, 1990
Welcome to Lima, 1990! The economy is in freefall, and the new president seems... suspiciously quiet about his plans. Agronomist and political newcomer Alberto Fujimori has just pulled off one of the most unexpected political upsets in Latin America, defeating neoliberal icon Mario Vargas Llosa with the support of rural voters and promises of populist reform. Congress, still stacked with liberals, assumes it can keep him in check. But behind the scenes, whispers of authoritarian ambition and backroom deals with shadowy military figures are growing louder. Inflation is at 7,500%, and the IMF is sending politely worded threats…oh, and did we mention there’s a Maoist insurgency in the highlands?
This committee drops you into Peru’s last democratic gasp before Fujimori’s infamous 1992 self-coup. Delegates will serve as ministers, advisors, and congresspeople, trying to keep the President in check and stabilize the country through democratic means. The decisions you make could tip the balance between democracy and dictatorship—or plunge the nation into chaos. Will you save Peru’s fragile institutions? Or is reform needed to ward off authoritarianism and instability? Economic collapse, secret intelligence files, IMF meddling, rebel broadcasts, and surprise cabinet firings await.
Tamar chavel
Chair
Tamar is a fourth-year human rights major at UChicago. She grew up in Jerusalem and in and around Chicago. At ChoMUN XXVIII, Tamar chaired the committee “Royal Communications: Princess Diana and the British Press, 1992,” and before that, at ChoMUN XXVII, Tamar was an assistant chair for “Sassanian Shenanigans: The Reign of Khosrow I, 531 AD.”
In addition to her participation in ChoMUN, Tamar is a tour guide and teaches a hip-hop workshop. In her free time, Tamar likes to cook, do NYT mini games, and curate very specific Spotify playlists and Google Maps lists. She loves to explore the various Chicago neighborhoods and try new foods. For any of those lists, other Chicago recommendations, or additional questions, email tamarchavel@uchicago.edu!
Khushi Bora
Crisis director
Khushi is a second-year student at the University of Chicago majoring in Economics and Climate & Sustainable Growth. She hails from central New Jersey, and has strong opinions about the region and its existence.
Before transferring to The University of Chicago, Khushi spent a year at Rutgers University, where she was actively involved in the Rutgers University Association of International Relations and the Rutgers Economics Labs. As part of RISC I, she chaired “The Wars of the Diadochi” and served as crisis director for “The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty.” With over five years of experience in Model UN and crisis committees, Khushi is thrilled to be serving as your Crisis Director!
In her free time Khushi loves hiking and exploring new places, painting, rock climbing (badly), going to the gym, playing ice hockey and listening to all types of music (her current popular favorites are Hozier, Ken Carson, The Lumineers, Lana Del Ray, Lorde, Charli XCX, Clairo, Zach Bryan, and Role Model). She hopes to become a National Geographic explorer someday—but until then, she’s here, excited and invested in your committee arc!
Please send her song recommendations and any questions at kbora@uchicago.edu!
Ben O’Donnell
Crisis Director
Secretariat oversight:
Jake rymer, Under-secretary-general