[20010116]RS20536_2000年秘鲁选举：国会关注的问题和政策方针.pdf

1 Sources for this report include U.S. Department of State, 1999 Country Reports on HumanRights Practices, 2/25/00, International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, 3/00, press releases;Statements of the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs/Carter Center ElectionDelegation to Peru, 12/3/99-5/3/00; Freedom House, Press Freedom Survey, 1/1/99; OAS Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, annual report 1998; articles from major news sources.Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20536Updated January 16, 2001Peruvian Elections in 2000:Congressional Concerns and Policy Approaches(name redacted)Analyst in Latin American AffairsForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryIn a vote that observers said did not meet minimum conditions for a free and fairelection, President Alberto Fujimori of Peru won a third term on May 28. The UnitedStates urged sanctions, but the OAS sent a high-level mission to press Peru fordemocratic reforms instead. Corruption scandals and lessened support led Fujimori toagree to new elections in April 2001 and then, on November 20, to resign.The 106th Congress