VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > D. Latin America, 1945–2000 > 2. South America, 1945–2000 > f. Peru > 1980, May 19
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1980, May 19
 
In presidential elections, Fernando Belaúnde Terry, of the Popular Action Party (AP) was declared the victor.  1
 
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Belaúnde was sworn in as Peru's first civilian president in 12 years. He pledged to return agriculture to the free market and reduce government involvement in the economy.  2
 
 
 
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