21 March 2011

PERU: Humala's Surge Continues; Presidential Run-off Slot...Now A Toss-up.

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   Ex-President Alejandro Toledo’s lead has narrowed...even as support for leftist Ollanta Humala (pictured) has soared.
 Recent polls show that Humala's popularity rose two percent to 17%.
 Three weeks ago he registered only 5%.
 Humala is an outspoken ally of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.
 Support also grew for former Finance Minister and banker Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. He garnered 14% support... up from 9% a week ago.
 Toledo now has 23% support... vs 26% a week ago.
 The first vote is 10 April.  On 5 June, there will be a second round... if no candidate wins more than 50%.