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Peruvians divided over controversial mayor

Lima voters decide future of their mayor in referendum that could impact 2016 presidential race.
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2013 00:16

Voters in the Peruvian capital, Lima, are casting ballots on the future of their controversial mayor, Susana Villaran.

The referendum could also have an impact on the next presidential race in 2016.

Al Jazeera's Gerald Tan reports.

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