Government, Allies, and Economy of Peru

An Annotative Bibliography by Katharine Chu

September 22, 2005

"A Movable Territory for an Ancient Nomadic People." New York: Global Information Network, 2005. The Mashco people are finally going to have their homes protected from rubber barons when Toledo created a safe area for them.

"A Country Study: Peru." 24 June 2005. Library of Congress. 22 Sept. 2005 <http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/petoc.html>. This article contains more basic information on Peru.

Bello, Walden. "Diplomacy by Vendetta; By mid-October, Washington's unrelenting pressure forced Colombia, Peru, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador from the G21." Newsweek 24 Nov. 2003: 47. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=7&did=453712661&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127441151&clientId=5482>. The break up of the Atlantic Alliance might create friction and defiance of American influence and help.

Boyer, Tim. "Democratizing the health sector in rural Peru." The International Journal of Health Planning and Management Apr.-May 2004: 131. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=22&did=696371131&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=2&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127439631&clientId=5482>. This article shows how the use of government sponsored healthcare in Peru has affected rural communities.

Burt, Jo-Mary. "Plotting Fear: The Uses of Terror in Peru." Editorial. NACLA Report on the Americas June 2005: 32-35. This is an explanation of how the government elites exploit the actions of the brutal Shining Path guerillas and security forces to manipulate Peru's population and to discredit social protestors.

Contreras, Joseph, and Sharon Stevenson. "The Peru Paradox; Toledo has boosted the economy. And he's more unpopular than ever." Newsweek 13 Dec. 2004: 30. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=13&did=756410261&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127438950&clientId=5482>. While President Toledo has boosted the economy, he still receives the lowest approval ratings of all time.

Fraser, Barbara J. "Peru's new health minister outlines priorities." The Lancet 3 Apr. 2004: 1120-1122. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=21&did=617801791&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=4&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127439631&clientId=5482>. Neurogenetics didn't really exist in Peru, so Hugo Garcia set up an institute that offers karyotype services.

"History of Peru." 27 Mar. 2005. 22 Sept. 2005 <http://www.photius.com/countries/peru/government/peru_government_government_and_polit~10276.html>. This entire article includes the present history of Peru.

Isarra, Luis. "The fight for public water in Peru." Editorial. Pacifica Winter 2004: 12. The Inter American Development Bank want to have the Peruvian government privatize all the water companies. Isarra explains why he is against privatization.

Kuznetsov, Anatolii. "What May We Need in This Distant Land?" Editorial. International Affairs Aug. 2004: 98-106. This articles lists reasons why Russian should have an invested interest in Peru.

"Latam: Peru's Leader asks U.S. to be 'Flexible' in Trade Talks." New York: Global Information Network, 2005. President Toledo calls for more flexibility in trade agreements between the South American nations and the U.S. and for the U.S. to stop massive subsidies given to agriculture.

Military Technology Jan. 2004: 69-71. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=25&did=648178221&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=4&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127439631&clientId=5482>. This article is a brief summary of facts on the military technology of Peru.

"Peru." 22 Sept. 2005. Wikipedia. 22 Sept. 2005 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peru>. This has the basic population and governmental information for Peru.

"Peru: Toledo Weathers Latest Storm, but at a High Cost." New York: Global Information Network, 2005. With recent allegations of corruption, the next 11 months will be difficult ones for Toledo. These allegations have forced him to make dramatic changes to the cabinet.

"Peru." CIA Factbook. 30 Aug. 2005. CIA. 22 Sept. 2005 <http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pe.html>. This site includes basic information on Peru.

"Rights-Peru: Reparations Near for Victims of Civil War." New York: Global Information Network, 2005. The government of Peru has set around $15 million to help families that were affected by violence by Civil War.

"The Americas: Blooming desert." The Economist 9 July 2005: 45. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=2&did=864672571&SrchMode=1&sid=1&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127444064&clientId=5482>. As technology improves, much of the Peruvian desert is now being converted to arable land and used for agriculture.

"The Americas: Ports in a Storm." The Economist 17 Sept. 2005: 60. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=0&did=898943501&SrchMode=1&sid=2&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127441151&clientId=5482>. Peru's exports are booming to almost $14 billion, and if trade talks with the US succeed, th exports could total to $30 billion. However, many of the country's ports face problems in the hands of private operators.

"The Americas: Survivor Toledo; Peru." The Economist 11 June 2005: 52. 22 Sept. 2005 <Http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?index=1&did=852179741&SrchMode=1&sid=4&Fmt=3&VInst=PROD&VType=PQD&RQT=309&VName=PQD&TS=1127427576&clientId=5482>. Even though Toledo has long been one of South America's most unpopular president, he is still in power, while many leaders of South American countries have lost their power. This article analyzes why he is able to keep his power.

"The Americas: Tragi-comic farce." The Economist 8 Jan. 2005: 45. 22 Sept. 2005. Armed followers of Antauro Humala took 17 hostages and demanded President Toledo to resign.