In Peru, Alan Garcia has defeated Ollanta Humala to become Peru’s next president. Garcia, who served as president from 1985 to 1990, won about 55 percent of the vote. In 1990 Garcia left office in disgrace with Peru nearly bankrupt. His administration was widely accused of corruption. On Sunday. Garcia claimed his victory was a blow to Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez who had publicly supported Humala’s candidacy.