sentences:  Though "the U.S. State Department had supported Fujimori and his economic policies, it described the results of the 2000 elections as "invalid".Since no candidate had received a majority of the vote, a runoff was required, but Toledo refused to participate in a second round against Fujimori.He unsuccessfully petitioned to have the election annulled, and lobbied international organizations and foreign government to deny recognition to Fujimori's government.