The South American nation of Peru has upcoming elections that will bring the population of Peru back to the Fujimurism or to the left wing road in which the actual President Humala has taken over. But first Peru has had its share of violence and instability over the years, but recently has been called the Economic Miracle by Forbes, as it has enjoyed high levels of economic growth along with Colombia.
Keiko Fujimori who is the daughter of Alberto Fujimori a former President of Peru is one of the main contenders in the election. His dad has had his reputation of a ruthless leader who ended the Guerilla warfare in the 90's but also committed lots of violations, and a self coup d etat in which he forcefully dissolved the opposition held congress. Fujimori has been recently indicted on a trial for the violations committed during his government, but still has a lot of supporters under the conservative ranks. His daughter who also has a conservative stance has admitted violations were committed under her dad's term, but has changed the attitude of Peruvian politics. A lawyer and a congresswoman, she has had a big role in the quagmires of Peruvian politics, but always with the shadow of her dad whom she has tried to wisk away. Founding her new political party she lost the election of 2011 against populist Ollanta Humala a former military officer, and who lead a revolt against her dad in 2000.
Meanwhile the left leaning candidate Veronika Mendoza who just a few years ago wasn't known in the Peruvian political arena has risen to the polls, just behind the conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori. This is the first time two women are the favorites in the presidential race, and whoever wins will bring a new political force, or be a shadow of a controversial administration. Mendoza has pushed for a more populist model, and emphasized in social programs, while at the same time redistributing wealth and emphasizing in a people's force in order to gain support from the popular classes.
Meanwhile major polls are expecting Keiko Fujimori to win by a small margin against Mendoza, and send shock waves through Latin America, as conservative parties have recently won through the continent. If Mendoza wins this will be a break in the ice for conservative rule, and give the left wing movements in Latin America who are under scrutiny.
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