FOREIGN ASSISTANCE: Peru on Track for Free and Fair Elections but Faces Major Challenges

Abstract

I am pleased to have the opportunity today to discuss the results of our review of U.S. assistance to Peru's efforts to conduct free and fair presidential and congressional elections in 2001. As you know, last year s Peruvian presidential and congressional elections were considered flawed by Peruvian and international observers. The organizations observing the elections, including the Organization of American States, shared the view that the repeated irregularities in the electoral process prevented the Peruvian citizenry from participating in credible democratic elections. As a result, President Alberto Fujimori began his third presidential term under a cloud of illegitimacy in late July 2000.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 14, 2001
Accession Number
ADA387773

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Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Computer Programs
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Education
  • Elections
  • Employment
  • European Union
  • Governments
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Nongovernmental Organizations
  • Observers
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Parties
  • Teamwork
  • United States

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  • Political science

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