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“Terruqueo” and Peru’s Fear of the Left
A decades-old stigma against anything appearing leftist may be a factor in April’s presidential election.
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As Her 2016 Rivals Face Investigations, Verónika Mendoza Sees a New Era for Peru
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The former presidential candidate spoke to AQ about Peru’s “historic opportunity” to fight corruption.