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Peruvian Presidnet Alan Garcia Back in Office

The previous president of Peru Alan Garcia has made it back into office and has defeated Ollanta Humala. In total, Garcia won by a margin of 55% to 44% against his main rival Ollanta Humala. This is a return to office for Garcia who was once president in Peru`s past.

The victory for was considered rare since his previous history as president was not very successful. Garcia`s victory came as a surprise as his name had been equated with political disasters including hyperinflation and food shortages.

The Washington Post says Garcia`s supporters argue he has learned from the mistakes of his 1985-1990 government and has shown great firmness in coming back from nine years in self-imposed exile and a narrow loss in the 2001 presidential election.