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The Republic: Current President

The Republic Velasco Alvarado
The Republic begins with the independence of Peru Z In the 1970s, the agrarian reform was undertaken
proclaimed by the liberator Don José de San Martín, and the media were restricted under the command
of the military.
on July 28, 1821. The Peruvian republic was
consolidated with the intervention of the liberator Don
Simón Bolívar.

Z In the 1980s, terrorist groups appeared who brought
pain and suffering to all Peruvians, due to their
bomb attacks and murders of innocent people,
including many children.

Z In the 1990s, our economy opened up to
Most important facts of the Republic: international market.
Z The first years of our independence were developed Z The tourist flow to our country increased.
between military struggles to reach the presidency Z Machu Picchu was chosen one of the seven
of the Republic. wonders of the modern world.
Z In 1845, with the election of Ramón Castilla, slavery Z Currently, the Peruvian economy has grown and
was abolished and the first railways appeared. remains stable.
Z The negotiation of a free trade agreement with the
United States began.
Z In 1895, Chile declared war on Peru, this war is
known as the “War of the Pacific”.
current republic
Z In 1941, the Ecuadorian army invaded the
northern Peruvian border. The highest authority is the President of the Republic,
who is elected by direct suffrage of the Peruvian
people.
He is elected to govern for a period of five years.

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