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MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2003

Alejandro Toledo took office in July 2001 as Peru's first democratically-elected president of Indian descent, riding on promises of social and government reform.

Those campaign pledges have proved hard to implement. Although Peru's economy is growing at 5 percent a year, the country's poor Indian population hasn't seen immediate benefits. Toledo still has three more years to create 1 million jobs.

Politically, Toledo hasn't been entirely successful either. He got rid of his first Cabinet because it was seen as "out-of-touch." A personal scandal -- his refusal to acknowledge a daughter born out of wedlock -- also cost him popularity.

Get the Story:
Peruvian President Gets Mixed Reviews (The Washington Post 3/31)

Relevant Links:
Alejandro Toledo - http://www.alejandrotoledo.com
Profile of Peru, CIA World Factbook - http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pe.html

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