Shadow of jailed ex-president cast over Peru polls
Shadow of jailed ex-president cast over Peru polls
By Giles Gibson
Lima, Peru
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Giles Gibson
Many Keiko Fujimori opponents believe she is tainted by her father's controversial legacy
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Peruvians are accustomed to political scandal, but this year's presidential campaign has raised eyebrows even in a country where trust in politicians is increasingly low.
Just weeks before polling day on 10 April, two leading candidates were barred from the race by Peru's national elections watchdog.
Another candidate, Gregorio Santos, is running for president from a prison cell.
He is currently awaiting trial for alleged criminal conspiracy during his tenure as governor of Peru's Cajamarca region.
Controversial past
But it is the identity of the front-runner that is proving most controversial.
Keiko Fujimori, 40, is the daughter of incarcerated ex-President Alberto Fujimori.
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