Number: RS20536
Title: PERUVIAN ELECTIONS IN 2000: CONGRESSIONAL CONCERNS AND POLICY APPROACHES
Authors: Maureen Taft-Morales, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: There is concern that President Alberto Fujimori not only manipulated the system to allow himself to run for a third term, but also inhibited freedom of speech and of the press. Critics charge that he controlled judicial and electoral institutions in such a way as to impede the development of a free and fair electoral process and limited the rights of all citizens to participate in the electoral process, either as candidates or voters. Options for Congress range from a cautious approach aimed at protecting security interests to applying greater pressure on the government of Peru to respect and develop democratic processes.
Pages: 6
Date: Updated January 16, 2001