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Article: PERU: CRITICS CALL FOR ACTION AS PRESIDENT ALEJANDRO TOLEDO COMPLETES FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE.(Polling Data)(Statistical Data Included)
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- NotiSur - South American Political and Economic Affairs
- Article date:
- November 9, 2001
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After 100 days in office, Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo is encountering increasing criticism and frustration from both supporters and the opposition. International support, however, has brought his government a billion-dollar boost in funds to fight poverty.
Toledo took office July 28, and as he marked his first 100 days in office Nov. 4, many political analysts described his administration as lacking coherence. In addition, Peruvians have not seen any economic improvement, which has led to growing protests by unions and other groups that are demanding that the government respond to social problems.
Large demonstrations in cities around Peru ...