Peru: What's Next for Humala?

The article reports on the election of left-wing candidate Ollanta Humal in the presidential elections in Peru. It notes the pressures he will face from the moderates and the radicals and the difficulty he may face in implementing his program of change due to a slim majority in Congress and a strong conservative opposition. His choice of Brazil as his first foreign visit indicates that it will be his primary point of reference in international relations and his intention to travel to the U.S. shows his desire to have good relations with Washington.