Thousands of people gathered as the late Peruvian president lay in state of rest

Keiko Fujimori cried next to her father’s coffin during a wake at the Ministry of Culture in Lima

Getty Images Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, cries next to his coffin during a wake for his body at the Ministry of Culture in Lima. — Keiko Fujimori cried next to her father’s coffin during a wake at the Ministry of Culture in Lima

Thousands of people in Peru paid tribute to the late President Alberto Fujimori, who died at the age of 86 after serving a prison sentence for corruption and human rights abuses.

Long lines formed in front of the Ministry of Culture in Lima, where Fujimori’s body was put on public display.

One of the first to arrive was incumbent President Dina Boluarte, who declared three days of national mourning.

Critics say the government has gone too far in honouring a man convicted of serious crimes committed while fighting Shining Path rebels in the 1990s.

Fujimori’s supporters held up an effigy as they waited for his hearse to pass in Lima

Getty Images Supporters of the late Alberto Fujimori hold a framed photo of the former president, who is wrapped in a belt in the colors of the Peruvian national flag. On the right, more people wave their hands in the air as they wait for Fujimori's hearse to pass the crowd — Fujimori’s supporters held up an effigy as they waited for his hearse to pass in Lima

Increased security forces were present during the passage of the hearse

Getty Images The hearse carrying the body of former President Alberto Fujimori is surrounded by security, police, reporters and camera crews as a convoy of black vehicles heads towards his funeral site. — Increased security forces were present during the passage of the hearse

The aerial photo shows Fujimori’s coffin, wrapped in the Peruvian national flag, being carried out of the hearse

Getty Images An aerial photo shows Fujimori's coffin, wrapped in the Peruvian national flag, being carried out of the hearse — The aerial photo shows Fujimori’s coffin, wrapped in the Peruvian national flag, being carried out of the hearse

Several congressmen carried Fujimori’s coffin

Getty Images Several congressmen carry the coffin during the funeral ceremony of former President Alberto Fujimori. His coffin is draped with the Peruvian national flag on top, and several members of his family walk behind the coffin. Crowds and soldiers watch from both sides — Several congressmen carried Fujimori’s coffin

Keiko and Kenji Fujimori, children of the late president, received condolences from relatives

Getty Images Keiko and Kenji Fujimori, children of former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori, receive condolences from relatives during a ceremony. Kenji, on the right, is seen hugging and crying. Keiko, on the left and center of the photo, shakes the hand of a man who has his back to the camera — Keiko and Kenji Fujimori, children of the late president, received condolences from relatives

Thousands of people lined up to pay their respects

Getty Images Thousands of people lined up to pay their respects to Fujimori, whose body was placed on display outside the Culture Ministry — Thousands of people lined up to pay their respects

Getty Images A supporter of Alberto Fujimori, wearing an orange hat, sunglasses and a blue and white patterned jacket, expresses his sadness by holding up an image of the former president. — Fans expressed their sadness

But not everyone was mourning. This woman was shouting against Fujimori – a man who ruled Peru with an iron fist and then spent 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity

Getty Images An indigenous woman wearing a colorful hat and clothing raises her index finger and shouts at former President Fujimori. A Toyota car is seen in the background — But not everyone was mourning. This woman was shouting against Fujimori – a man who ruled Peru with an iron fist and then spent 16 years in prison for crimes against humanity