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Left-winger Humala wins Peru election, markets plunge
Jun 06, 2011 12:26 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Left-wing former army commander Ollanta Humala won Peru's presidential election and vowed the poor will share in the country's new wealth but financial markets plummeted on fears that he will ruin the economy.
Ollanta Humala success shines light on 'the other Peru'
Jun 06, 2011 10:51 EDT
The expected election of left-leaning Ollanta Humala to Peru's presidency provides hope for the long-neglected poor, indigenous people of the Andean nation, along with great expectations and nervous markets.
Leftist Humala claims victory in Peru presidency
Jun 06, 2011 07:29 EDT
Leftist ex-military man Ollanta Humala has claimed victory in Peru's presidential runoff after a tight, polarized campaign against Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a jailed former strongman.
Victory in sight for Peru's leftist Humala
Jun 05, 2011 23:01 EDT
Leftist ex-military man Ollanta Humala looked set to win Peru's presidency, according to first estimates, after a tight battle with Keiko Fujimori, heir to a jailed, authoritarian ex-president.
Instant View: Peruvian markets to sell off if Humala confirmed
Jun 05, 2011 19:23 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Left-wing former army commander Ollanta Humala is leading the race to become Peru's next president, exit polls showed on Sunday.
Exclusive: Peru says has economic "contingency plan"
Jun 05, 2011 18:37 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's government has a "contingency plan" ready to implement if markets sink in the event of a victory by leftist Ollanta Humala in Sunday's presidential election, Finance Minister Ismael Benavides said.
Acrimonious Peru election headed for photo finish
Jun 05, 2011 12:31 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - A leftist former army commander faced the right-wing daughter of a jailed ex-president in Peru's tight presidential election on Sunday, in a combative race to lead a young democracy and booming economy.
Polarized Peru to vote for president
Jun 05, 2011 03:10 EDT
Peru votes Sunday in a tight presidency contest between Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a jailed ex-strongman, and Ollanta Humala, a nationalist ex-military man, with many opting for the "lesser of two evils."
Factbox: Recent polls in Peru's presidential race
Jun 04, 2011 19:25 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Ollanta Humala, a left-wing candidate, has taken a narrow lead over right-wing lawmaker Keiko Fujimori in polls released in the final hours ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off election in Peru.
Doubtful, divided Peru prepares to vote
Jun 04, 2011 16:10 EDT
Peru faces a tight presidency contest Sunday between Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a jailed ex-strongman, and Ollanta Humala, a nationalist ex-military man, with many opting for the "lesser of two evils."
Doubtful and divided Peru prepares to vote
Jun 04, 2011 11:22 EDT
Peru prepared for a difficult presidential vote Sunday between the daughter of an authoritarian ex-president and a nationalist ex-military man, in which many will choose the "lesser of two evils."
Peru's Humala edges ahead in polls; markets nervous
Jun 03, 2011 20:54 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Ollanta Humala appeared within striking distance of victory on Friday in Peru's presidential election, roiling financial markets amid investor fears the left-wing candidate would expand state control of the economy.
Factbox: Recent polls in Peru's presidential race
Jun 03, 2011 14:27 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Right-wing lawmaker Keiko Fujimori has a narrow lead in two polls ahead of Peru's June 5 presidential election while two others give left-wing former army officer Ollanta Humala a slight advantage.
Peruvian-Japanese wrestle with Fujimori legacy
Jun 03, 2011 11:59 EDT
Peruvian artist Jorge Miyagui's contribution to an exhibit of decorated kimonos was originally censured after he used it to remember the regime of ex-president Alberto Fujimori, now jailed for rights abuses.
Peru faces divisive election cliffhanger
Jun 01, 2011 15:23 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - The daughter of a jailed former president faces the ex-army commander who tried to depose him in a presidential run-off on Sunday after a bruising campaign to lead Peru's young democracy and booming economy.
Peru anti-mining protests halted until after election
May 31, 2011 18:21 EDT
Aymara Indian activists opposed to mining operations in Peru's southeastern Puno region agreed in an open meeting Tuesday to halt protests until after the June 5 presidential run-off vote.
Fujimori, Humala tied ahead of Peru run-off vote
May 31, 2011 00:01 EDT
Peruvians remain split over whether to elect as president populist Ollanta Humala or conservative Keiko Fujimori just days ahead of the June 5 run-off vote.
Activists mobilize for Peru anti-mining protests
May 30, 2011 19:37 EDT
Activists opposed to mining operations in the southeastern Puno region mobilized Monday for a fresh wave of protests after a respite that allowed stores to briefly open for business.
Peru candidates tussle in debate as race tightens
May 30, 2011 16:28 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - The two candidates in Peru's tight presidential contest traded barbs in a heated televised debate a week before the election, each trying to paint the other as bad for democracy.
Peru presidential race remains tight: polls
May 29, 2011 21:50 EDT
LIMA (Reuters) - Right-wing lawmaker Keiko Fujimori has a thin edge over left-wing Ollanta Humala a week before Peru's June 5 presidential run-off election, three polls showed on Sunday.
