Peru’s deepening crisis is a cautionary tale about democracies that fail to deliver for ordinary people.
Democracy Is on the Line in Peru
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A New Chapter in Peru’s History?
Rural teacher Pedro Castillo’s victory in Peru could mean a new chapter for the country — if he can overcome a hostile press, business class, and Washington.
Peru’s Leftist Student Revival
In July, students, political activists, human rights workers, and average citizens in Lima, Peru, joined a march entitled “Ni indulto ni impunidad, asesinos a prisión,” or “No pardons or impunity, murderers to prison.” The event occurred just two weeks before the presidential inauguration of leftist Ollanta Humala Tasso. Humala’s victory has led countless activists across Peru to herald a new era of democracy, freedom of expression, and most of all victory over Fujimorismo.
Peru: What’s Next for Humala?
Left-wing candidate Ollanta Humala emerged the victor in the most highly polarized and contested presidential elections in Peru’s recent history, in which polls showed the candidates in a statistical dead heat going into the June 5 vote. Humala won with 51.5 percent of the vote, while his opponent, Keiko Fujimori — daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, now serving a 25-year sentence for human rights violations committed during his 10-year authoritarian regime — received 48.5 percent.
New Peruvian President Humala’s First Challenge: a Polarized Peru
The presidential elections were a deeply polarizing political process, that pitted Ollanta Humala’s nationalist policies against the conservative program of Keiko Fujimori.
Alberto Fujimori’s Future Inextricably Linked With That of Peru’s Democracy
Overturning former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori’s conviction on a technicality could put Peru’s fragile democracy at risk.
Yet Again the U.S. Backs the Forces of Repression in an Americas Presidential Race
The United States is apparently backing right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori in the Peru presidential race to keep the forces of Chavez at bay.
Turning His Back on Chavez, Peru Presidential Candidate Humala Invokes Lula Instead
Ollanta Humala navigates between competing charges that he’s too left and that he abused human rights as a military commander.
Keiko Fujimori’s Candidacy Just Adds Insult to the Injury That Her Father Inflicted on the Body Politic of Peru
To many Peruvians, the simple fact that Keiko Fujimori is running for president is reason to protest.
If Fujimori Wins the Presidency Chalk One up in the Loss Column for the Human Rights of Peruvians
While doubts about Peru presidential candidates Ollanta Humala’s commitment to democracy and human rights are real enough, they pale in comparison to that of Keiko Fujimori.