Fuji-Cola

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Fuji-Cola
Type Soft drink
Introduced2006;17 years ago (2006)
Flavour Cola

Fuji-Cola is a soft drink created to promote Alberto Fujimori, a former President of Peru. The drink was created by his supporters to promote and fund his campaign for the vote in 2006. Kenji Fujimori, Alberto's son, has applied for a trademark on the name.

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