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MAY 26, 2000

Despite lack of support internationally over problems with the country's election software, the National Election Board has said Sunday's vote for President will continue with or without the "Rebel Indian" Alejandro Toledo.

Toledo plans to boycott the vote on Sunday. He has also told supporters to spoil their election ballots.

Recent polls have shown Toledo trailing behind incumbent Fujimori.

On Thursday, citizens staged protests all over Peru with violent protests occuring at the Election Headquarters in Lima.

Similar election concerns in Venezuela led the High Court to suspend elections, citing technical problems which would not allow "free and fair" balloting.

Indianz.Com Peru Elections Coverage:
Toledo pressures government (Global 5/24)
Toledo withdraws from election (Global 5/23)
Toledo pulls out of election (Global 05/19)
Wife woos women voters (Global 05/17)
Observers critical of second Peru election (Global 05/16)
The 'Rebel Indian' campaigns (Global 05/04)
US Warns Peru (Global 04/26)
Peruvians appreciate US pressure (Global 04/14)
Officials in Peru announce run-off (Global 04/13)
Peruvians protest Fujimori (Global 04/12)
Suspected ballot fraud in Peru (Global 04/11)
Elections in Peru: Not over yet (Global 04/10)
On the campaign trail in Peru (Global 04/04)

Relevant Links:
The National Election Board: www.onpe.gob.pe
The Organization of American States: www.oas.org
El Comercio: www.elcomercioperu.com
La Republica: www.larepublica.com.pe

Staff and news wires contributed to this report.