[NYTr] In Peru, Political Fujimori Fallout: Minister's Job on the Line
 
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:10:07 -0500 (CDT)

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In Peru: Political Fujimori Fallout

Prensa Latina, Havana
http://www.plenglish.com

Peru, More at Stake Than a Minister

Lima, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) The importance of an understanding between
the Peruvian Executive and the followers of ex President, now prisoner,
Fujimori in Congress, was ratified on Thursday, as the fate of Interior
Minister Luis Alva seems to be in their hands.

This fuels suspicions that the tacit alliance existing between them and
the Alan Garcia administration may help the extradited former ruler
fare well in his coming trials.

On Wednesday, Alva was strongly criticized in a long questioning about
irregular surcharged purchases of 700 police cars and military
supplies, an operation cancelled by the Interior Ministry itself.

Alva had to answer 65 questions and repeated his denial of improper
handling of these operations. However, the opposition declared itself
dissatisfied and is demanding his dismissal.

Media expectations focused on the small group of Fujimori followers in
Congress, whose votes may be decisive for the minister's dismissal.

They have supported the Government in previous questionings and votes,
but they now face a dilemma because a vote for the minister could give
credence to the widely held belief that Fujimori is receiving kid glove
treatment because of their ties to the present administration.

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