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Background: Ancient Peru was the seat of several prominent Andean civilizations, most notably that of the Incas whose empire was captured by the Spanish conquistadors in 1533. Peruvian independence was declared in 1821, and remaining Spanish forces defeated in 1824. After a dozen years of military rule, Peru returned to democratic leadership in 1980, but experienced economic problems and the growth of a violent insurgency. President Alberto FUJIMORI's election in 1990 ushered in a decade that saw a dramatic turnaround in the economy and significant progress in curtailing guerrilla activity. Nevertheless, the president's increasing reliance on authoritarian measures and an economic slump in the late 1990s generated mounting dissatisfaction with his regime. FUJIMORI won reelection to a third term in the spring of 2000, but international pressure and corruption scandals led to his ouster by Congress in November of that year. A caretaker government oversaw new elections in the spring of 2001, which ushered in Alejandro TOLEDO as the new head of government; his presidency has been hampered by allegations of corruption.



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Peru In Depth
12 days ago: SteveW published a blog
Peru In Depth
July 17th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
PERU Travelling on Friday 13th of June, I set out from Sidney airport to Lima, Peru on a 28 hour journey taking three flights with over total of 20 hours of air time - landing at Auckland, and Sant ... 88 photos [full story]

14 days ago: whereswhalley published a blog
Lima and leaving ecuador
July 10th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
Hola! Currently in Peru, arrived yesterday after much trouble with the Ecuadorian police, apparantly not having a Censo is worse than i thought!! Me and Em arrived in Lima, heading for Miraflores, a r ... [full story]

14 days ago: McCrae Ladies in Peru published a blog
Playing chicken in Lima
July 11th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
Hola! After arriving in Lima, Carlos - the driver sent by our hotel met us at the airport and gave us a speedy ride into the Miraflores district of Lima. We are staying in Hotel del Posada Marquez ... [full story]

15 days ago: chsu610 published a blog
¡que día!
July 11th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
Me desperté. Desayuné. Y fui a mi trabajo donde estaba pintando banderas chiquitas para los muchachos a aprender. Fue muy divertido. Me gusta la arte pero no puedo pintar bonito. Comí chocoteja ... [full story]

16 days ago: chsu610 published a blog
¿hace cuánto tiempo?
July 9th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
Bueno. Estoy mucho mejor. Mi estomago y yo somos amigos otra vez gracias a Doctor Illescas y indirectamente gracias a Mr. Boddicker. Other than the illness, things have been going well. I'm ge ... [full story]

17 days ago: chsu610 published a blog
noooooooo
July 2nd 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
estoy enferma. ... [full story]

23 days ago: mich1978 published a blog
The case of the missing tour group...
July 3rd 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
Well through the wonders of technology I have sorted out the mystery of my missing tour group who I was expecting to meet 50 mins ago, at 8am (having rushed back from lovely Huacachina on my hellish b ... [full story]

23 days ago: mich1978 published a blog
Be careful what you wish for
July 3rd 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
I sat by the pool in Huacachina yesterday, enjoying the sun and the peace and quiet. The American girls I had met here have almost finished their trip so they´ve been to all the places I will be goin ... [full story]

Peruvian Diner Experience
23 days ago: Kuno published a blog
Peruvian Diner Experience
July 3rd 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
It is ten until 6:00 pm and I'm eating at what must be a Peruvian Diner. I just ordered an "hamburguesa clasico con huevo y papas." Loosely translated that would be a classic hamburger with egg and ... 5 photos [full story]

Final Day in Lima
26 days ago: mel1986 published a blog
Final Day in Lima
June 15th 2008  South America » Peru » Lima » Lima » Miraflores
I just figured I'd post these pics from our final day in Peru so everyone could see what Lima looks like when there is sunshine!! Our final day gave us unusual nice winter weather. We'd been so used t ... 8 photos [full story]


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