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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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A Photo for the Ages
74 days ago: NoStarchPlease published a blog
A Photo for the Ages
July 11th 2008  South America » Peru » Tumbes » Punta Sal
Judging from their appearance and feel, one would think that Panama hats are made of fabric. They're not. They are made of palm straw. From their geographical name, one would think Panama hats origina ... 4 photos [full story]

164 days ago: longshorty published a blog
Punta Sal
April 30th 2008  South America » Peru » Tumbes » Punta Sal
Von Huanchao aus fahren wir zur archelogischen Staette Chan-Chan. Dies war einst die groesste Lehmzielgelstadt Suedamerikas (event. sogar der Welt) und wurde um 1300 gebaut. 1460 eroberten die Inkas d ... [full story]

Beyond Lima: Northern Peru
190 days ago: LegallyBlonde published a blog
Beyond Lima: Northern Peru
April 4th 2008  South America » Peru » Tumbes » Punta Sal
So onwards we drove from Lima and it was again another trip up to altitude to visit the city of Huaraz. The journey was pretty long and very bendy and unfortuantly it was raining and overcast so ... 6 photos [full story]


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