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BBC

Bbc: A Short Biography of Alejandro Toledo

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of the presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo written in April 2001. Provides details also on his wife, Elaine Karp.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: The Contender: Alejandro Toledo

For Students 9th - 10th
A lengthy article on the life of Alejandro Toledo, who at the time of the publication of the article (2001) was running for president of Peru. It also provides details on Elaine Karp, his wife. The article appeared in the Stanford...
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Other

University of Exeter: The Rise & Fall of Alberto Fujimori

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the former Peruvian leader with information on his life, his political beliefs and how he had to flee for Japan after the election of 2000.
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Council of Foreign Relations

Council on Foreign Relations: Shining Path & Tupac Amaru

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives background information on the two major rebel or terrorist groups operating in Peru. Both groups are communist-based but are facing hard times in Peru due to falling numbers.
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Other

Alejandro Toledo, President of Peru

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Toledo and how he is doing a poor job as president of Peru. The article describes how he was able to get elected in the 2000 campaign. The article is dated 2004.