Who defeated García in the 2001 presidential run-off?
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Alejandro Toledo
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Answer
Alejandro Toledo, a former World Bank economist and political outsider, defeated former president Alan García in the 2001 presidential runoff election in Peru. Toledo's victory marked a significant shift in Peruvian politics, as he was the first president not to come from the traditional political elite in over 30 years. His victory was seen as a rejection of the traditional political establishment and a desire for change among Peruvian voters.
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