Country Studies US
Country Studies: Peru
A thorough look at Peru from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
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Agenda: Peru: Development Strategies for the 21st Century [Pdf]
Agenda: PERU is the principal program of FORO Nacional/Internacional, a non-profitmaking civil association established in Lima, Peru in November 1992. Its aims are to improve the prospects for development and democratic governance,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Peru
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
BBC
Bbc: A Short Biography of Alejandro Toledo
A short biography of the presidential candidate Alejandro Toledo written in April 2001. Provides details also on his wife, Elaine Karp.
Stanford University
Stanford University: The Contender: Alejandro Toledo
A lengthy article on the life of Alejandro Toledo, who at the time of the publication of the article (2001) was running for president of Peru. It also provides details on Elaine Karp, his wife. The article appeared in the Stanford...
The Economist
The Economist: Peru
From the latest news articles to facts about the country and its economy, this source gives a great deal of useful information about Peru. Links are provided to other news sources and websites.
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Inter American Development Bank: Peru and the Idb
The IDB is a long-standing initiative of the Latin American countries as a multilateral finance institution for the development of the region. This site offers basic data on Peru as well as economic data. It also covers the operational...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Peru
Provides an overview of the culture of Peru. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: Shining Path & Tupac Amaru
Gives background information on the two major rebel or terrorist groups operating in Peru. Both groups are communist-based but are facing hard times in Peru due to falling numbers.
Other
Latin Focus: Peru News Archive
This site provides links to Peruvian economic indicators as well as an archive which you can search for news articles about economic stories by date or country.
Other
World Bank: Doing Business: Peru
This resource focuses on ten topics that aid understanding of the ease of doing business in Peru.
World Food Programme
United Nations World Food Programme: Peru
World Food Programme is the United Nations frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. This site covers why Peru's economic growth rate has not been sufficient to reduce poverty or food insecurity and the resultant migration...
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Alejandro Toledo, President of Peru
A biography of Toledo and how he is doing a poor job as president of Peru. The article describes how he was able to get elected in the 2000 campaign. The article is dated 2004.
PBS
Language Crossing: Economy of Peru
Concise overview of the economy of Peru including natural resources, important cities, and economic progress.