Fujimori foe blamed for Lima rioting
In Lima President Alberto Fujimori accused opponents of plotting to burn Congress during demonstrations that left six dead and flames across downtown. He compared rivals to leftist terrorists, while opposition spokesman Alvaro Vargas Llosa warned could precede arrests to weaken mobilization.
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Bill Cormier
Associated Press
Lima
Peru
Alberto Fujimori
Congress
Fujimori
Alvaro Vargas Llosa
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Fujimori cites 1995 rebels plot behind Peru unrest
President Fujimori compared the ongoing protests to the 1995 Tupac Amaru plan to seize Congress and hostages, accusing organizers of bringing tens of thousands to Lima. Opposition figure Alejandro Toledo blamed pro Fujimori infiltrators for discrediting protesters and said Fujimori lacks popular support.
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Tupac Amaru
Congress
Lima
Alejandro Toledo
Stanford University
Chavez Leads Venezuela Polls For Re election Victory
Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez holds a commanding lead in polls ahead of today’s election, with a 20 point margin over challenger Francisco Arias Cardenas. Despite crime and unemployment, Chavez emphasizes a social revolution focused on jobs and safety as Venezuela votes for president, congress, governors, and mayors.
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Hugo Chavez
Chavez
Congress
Supreme Court
Zulia
Francisco Arias Cardenas
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