Early general elections were held in Peru on 8 April 2001, with a second round of the presidential election on 3 June.Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume II, p454 The elections were held after President Alberto Fujimori claimed asylum in Japan during a trip to Asia and resigned his position.Nohlen, p449
The presidential elections were won by Alejandro Toledo of Possible Peru, who had been defeated by Fujimori in the 2000 general election, while his party emerged as the largest faction in the Congress.Nohlen, p468
Candidates Main presidential candidates Possible Peru Peruvian Aprista Party National Unity Independent Moralizing Front President of Peru(1985–1990) Member of Congress(1995-2000) Member of Congress(1995-2001) Possible Peru Peruvian Aprista Party National Unity Independent Moralizing Front
Other candidates Carlos Boloña, economist and former Minister of Economy and Finance (1991-1993) – People's Solution Ciro Gálvez, lawyer and notary head – Andean Renaissance Marco Antonio Arrunátegui, economist – Project Country Ricardo Noriega, lawyer and economist – All for Victory
Voluntarily withdrawn Luis Castañeda, lawyer and former presidential nominee – National Solidarity Jorge Santistevan, lawyer and first national ombudsman – Independent Movement We Are Peru - Democratic Cause Hernando de Soto, economist – Popular Capital Víctor M. Marroquín, international lawyer – Youth Independent Movement Martina Portocarrero, folklore singer – Agricultural People's Front of Peru
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