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Photo © Washington Post As the campaign for the highest office in Peru comes to a close, Presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo has experienced a surge in popularity, challenging President Alberto Fujimori's two-term grip on politics in their country. Toledo is banking heavily on his Indian heritage in this closely watched race.

Relevant Links:
Peru Profile from the CIA World Factbook 1999
Alejandro Toledo's web site Peru Possible (Solo en Español)
Indepth Coverage of Peru Election 2000 by the Centre for the Study of Democracy in Ontario, Canada.

Related Stories:
Peruvian Candidate Reflects New Indian Pride (The Washington Post 3/31)
ANALYSIS: Tight race in Peru (Reuters Business 3/29)

Photo Series:
	Peruvian Opposition Presidential Candidate Alejandro Toledo and his Wife Shares Quiet Moment on Campaign Trail (Reuters 4/1)
	Peru's President Alberto Fujimori, right, salutes his supporters (AP 4/1)
	Peru President Alberto Fujimori, left, salutes his supporters (AP 4/1)
	Peruvian Opposition Presidential Candidate Toledo Salutes Supporters (Reuters 4/1)