When construction worker Luis Garcia cast his ballots in Peru’s last two presidential elections, he was swayed by candidates some people derisively called the “unknown.” “I don’t fear people without political experience,” he said. “It’s the traditional politician who worries me. I know what he does: represent the rich at the expense of the poor.” In recent years, Peruvians have shown a penchant for choosing political newcomers as president. Former President Alberto Fujimori was a little-known university rector when he took power in 1990. His successor, current President Alejandro Toledo, never held public office before winning in 2001. Full Story
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