Why Washington is worried about Peru | Mark Weisbrot

The Guardian by Mark Weisbrot | Jun. 2, 2011 (Opinion)

If its preferred candidate Keiko Fujimori loses to Ollanta Humala, the US will be isolated against South America's left governmentsIn just a few days, on Sunday 5 June, an election will take place that will have a significant influence on the western hemisphere. At the moment, it is too close to call. Most of official Washington has been relatively quiet, but there is no doubt that the Obama administration has a big stake in the outcome of this poll. The ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Ron. Adams - Jun 2, 2011 - 12:12 PM PDT
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Opinion piece, but he has removed himself from siding with either candidate and instead focuses on the high-level politics on both sides. Great insight.

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