Archive for October, 2006
Venezuelan Funding of Humala Campaign
During the 2006 general election there was a lot of speculation about the possibility of Venezuelan financing for the campaign of Ollanta Humala, but no hard evidence. According to a note in the weblog Living in Peru, allegations are now surfacing that offer more concrete information. However, the allegations remain unconfirmed.
Ollanta Humala Continues to Fizzle
ValentÃn Paniagua Passes Away
Maxwell A. Cameron
Valentin Paniagua, former interim President (2000-2001) and candidate in the 2006 election, passed away today following a pulmonary infection. He was a passionate advocate of democracy based on the rule of law, equal citizenship, and full participation. As a leader, he saw with uncommon clarity what needs to be done to build a civil, just and democratic society.
The website of Accion Popular contains eulogies.
La Republica has reproduced the text of remarks delivered by Paniagua on the occasion of his acceptance of an honorary doctorate at San Marcos University. This is followed by a touching editorial.
Below, pictures taken of Paniagua on the campaign trail in Lima earlier this year.
