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Prime Minister: Peru is capable of hosting 2016 Summer Olympics

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Israel J. Ruiz


Prime Minister Jorge del Castillo affirmed that Peru would indeed be able to host the 2016 Olympic events and explained that it would be a chance for the Andean country to attract more investments and create more jobs.

"These analysts (that say Peru cannot organize the event) were probably the same ones that some time ago said Peru couldn't host the EU-LAC summit and were pessimistic when it was announced," said Del Castillo.

"But now that they have seen reality they are convinced Peru can organize a good summit, well structured and safe for all of its participants."

The premier made these statements after the government's announcement to host the Summer Olympic games in 2016 was questioned.

There were reports that Peru did not meet the requirements to host such an event.

Del Castillo assured that if Lima could receive thousands of EU-LAC delegates as well as the thousands that are to assist the APEC summit, the city is capable of hosting the 2016 Olympics.

"If we can do that (EU-LAC / APEC), why wouldn't we be able to host a different type of event," asked the head of Garcia's cabinet.

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# carl says :
23 May, 2008 [ 07:21 ]

That is so funny.

# David says :
23 May, 2008 [ 09:32 ]

Sorry, I just don't see it happening. He seems to miss the simple fact that in Peru, you still can't drink the water!

Lets get that right, lower the level of pollution, then think about hosting an international sporting event.

Priorities, priorities!

# Thomas says :
23 May, 2008 [ 09:40 ]

PNP are incapable of enforcing simple traffic violotions.  How can they be expected to enfroce something like the Olympics?  Not to mentiond most of Peru's government wouldn't couldn't even qualify for the Special Olympics.

# Elizabeth says :
23 May, 2008 [ 09:41 ]

Sorry to disagree with David, but are you living under a rock? What do you think the people that attended the summit drank?
Please don;t get me started with pollution.  Here is the USA, the pollution is as bad and for a country as such is un excusable.

The sooner you realize that country's like Peru have done a great job in bringing themselfs from being a third world country to what they are now, the  more you will understand that the world is changing.

Is offensive to me to hear your comments from someone that I am sure is well educated and understands advance and change.

Here in the USA people that put their life in the war, get kill in our own streets?

As surprise as you might be, Peru is a country moving ahead as they also keep culture alive.

# David says :
23 May, 2008 [ 10:25 ]

Elizabeth,

Sorry to hear that I upset you. But this rock I live under this rock has made me cranky.

The water in the US I can drink from the tap. The water in Peru must have been bottled, or all the diplomats would have been in the crapper.

Air pollution in Peru (Lima) is far worse then any city in the US. Granted that only 30 years ago I could not have made that claim but it is the case today.

I would be the first to agree that Peru has made some great strides toward advancement but they are still a 3rd. world country in many ways.

I don't think that Peru has the infrastructure needed to host a major sporting event like the Olympics. Maybe in another 20-30 years, but not at this time. 2016 will be here before you know it.

I've got one more thing I’d like to ask. The summer games are usually held in a warm climate. Peru is not exactly a hot bad during June, July, and Aug., with temps in the 50's and 60's F. Or would they just hold the summer games in Jan-Feb.?

Elizabeth, give them time. It will come I just don't think now is the time.

Best regards,

David

# Michael says :
23 May, 2008 [ 10:31 ]

Sorry to disagree with you Elizabeth, but water quality levels in the US are quite high and are checked on regular basis.  Most of Peru seems to have a problem even treating the water.

The summit attendees, being well-traveled, drank bottled water.

Peru has made some great gains, and I hope the advances continue.

Peru neither has the physical or social infrastructure to host Olympic Games and the tens of thousands of people that accompany them.  Peru should keep hosting events, though; to keep building towards hosting very large events like the Olympics.

Peru is still a third world country - I'm not sure what it would take to get it out of that category, but dropping the poverty rate below 40% would be a good start.

# Rita says :
23 May, 2008 [ 14:09 ]

I think that Peru has come far from were it was 10-15 years ago. We were able to organize a summit and I guess government wants to keep up the good propaganda that its bringing. I think that if politicians think that we could host a Olympics and they will help the country at the same time then lets host them. Lets help bring up the quality of the water, organize traffic and reconstruct our roads to have those large events and show the world that Peru as a third world country is moving on up.

# Just say yes says :
23 May, 2008 [ 15:34 ]

I am an optimist but even I don't believe Peru could host the 2016 Olympic Games.  That is less than 8 years.  I think they could very realistically shoot for the 2024 Olympics if progress continues at the pace it has over the past decade.

Air pollution and water quality really are not reasons however.  If they were then China would not be hosting this year. 

However overall infrastructure is the problem.  They need improved public transportation, they need a rail system in Lima, they need better streets, more highways and modern stadiums and sports fields. 

That would be too much to expect in less than 8 years time, but with focus 2024 could be reached.

# Elizabeth says :
24 May, 2008 [ 09:18 ]

To Michael and David

I hate to break the news to you both, but here in the USA we drink bottle water?! And that is the choice of most people. If you are a reader from living in Peru,  you would know that countries like the USA are making major Investments to help the  infrastructure all over Peru.

You be honest with you, I am proud to be an American and a Peruvian.
If being a third world country means to keep your history and cuture alive, I would rather be that then an advance country that does not care for their olderly and has made being a close family with values a thing of the pass.
The olympics is being held in China, a county that is Communist?I am half Chinese!  Is that better then being held in our beautiful Peru?  EVeryone has demostrated and the torch has had troubled being passed?  No human rights and also great poverty.
I know our country is full of good people that are willing to open their hearts to everyone that wants to visit it.  That is what we offer. We are proud of the way the Summit was handle and got praised by all the leaders that attended.
Maybe if we continue to give chances to third world contries, then huge countries like China would open their eyes and change their goverment.  I am not the one to judge how they run their own contries, but I would love to see some changes.
I was just informed from my mom that the USA water was in the news not to long ago saying that the BOTTLE waters were being filled with tap water, and put in some solution that would eliminate whatever bacteria they had, well guess what, it did not work and now their is a big investigation going on?  Just like the contaminated beef and so on....Give them all bottled water and problem is solve right?
The sooner we realize that the world is getting smaller and we are becoming global, the sooner we would understand we CAN NOT all be the same.  We can not be like the USA.  We are PERU. We are moving foward and are greatful for those that believe in our contry.

Peru's economy is great and can't wait to visit in a few months. Have you read about the economy of the USA.  The problems we have had with the subprime and the gas at $4.50?  Do you know how many people have lost their jobs and their homes?  Do you know what % has the homeless increased?  
Something to think about................



 

# Michael says :
24 May, 2008 [ 10:17 ]

Elizabeth;

I think you are taking things a little peronally over the practicalities of Peru not having the infrastructure to run the Olympics at this point.  Part of that, I would bet, is probably some lack of knowledge about just what it takes to be ready for the Olympics.

Peru vs. China: China has lots of extra cash, has infrastructure, and the organizational ability to host the Olympics successfully.  Peru does not.  BTW - China isn't Communist.  It never has been.  It has floated, like the Soviet Union before, between a totalitarian dictatorship and an oligarchy with some elements of socialism mixed in.

Water: Largely, people in the US drink bottled water out of a choice influenced by marketing.  And it isn't a scandal to have bottled water from tap - some people believe it is because they don't read the labels on the water and have other expectations.  Using tap water that has been treated and filtered is perfectly fine.  There is nothing wrong with that.  Particularly since the tap water was ok to drink to begin with.  If you want to drink bottled water, that's your choice.  I certainly buy it when I am in the mood to drink that and out on the road.

Families:  Well, this is largely up to the individual family.  Some are close, some are not.  I know more people with close families in the US, then ones without close families.  And they are close by choice.  Frankly, if people in the Peru were a little more economically well-off, you would see a good number of families splitting.  I talk to so many people in Peru who have been abused and used by members of the family, but the family stays 'close' more (it seems to me) for economic reasons.  In the US, as individuals have become more self-sufficient economically, they don't need to put up with the crap that is handed to them by people they didn't choose to be related to.  And of the great many latinos I know from other countries, Peru isn't the only society in that boat.

Economy: I guess you are too young to realize that economies go up and down.  The USA has never been immune from that.  Why is it that anyone thinks it is or should be?  People's memories seem to be ridiculously short (and the media makes sure of that).  Every time the economy has gone down while I have been alive, the same old doom-and-gloom has been the talk of the town.  It's just another thing for the media to hype and dwell on to make money.

Gas: Hasn't hit $4 per gallon where I am yet, but obviously you have not been in Peru for a very long time.  I don't remember it being below $4 per gallon in Peru.  Frankly, I'm glad its going up in the US.  Being somewhat of of an environmentalist, it is nothing but irritating to see SUV owners driving 80 mph on the highways in a house. They're getting what they created and deserve.  Frankly, they're still doing it in pretty good numbers on the east coast, so maybe it needs to be $5 per gallon.

And, lastly, reducing poverty and fixing problems in Peru doesn't mean it needs to lose its culture or values.

# David says :
24 May, 2008 [ 19:16 ]

Elizabeth,

I tried to be understanding in my reply to you and all you can do is blast away. What a shame that an intelligent person like yourself has to resort to that. Please try and be more constructive next time out.

People in the States, drink water from a bottle mostly by choice as was pointed out. I drink tap water much of the time, but try to avoid it as I do not want fluoride in my water. But fact is it is drinkable right from the tap without need for extra filtering.

In Peru you do not have this luxury.

In order to host the Olympics you need housing for the athletes, support staff, security, and rooms for the hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Now these people must eat, drink, defecate, medicate and be transported to and from the various events. I can see them all now boarding the cambi's.

China is a country of over a billion people, means of moving these masses are already in place. For Peru this task would still be a struggle.

Being a 3rd. world country is not a crime or a put down, it is simply an observation of how far they have come as compared with other countries of the world.

We all agree that Peru has made tremendous strides and there economy is running smooth for the first time in a long time. The fact that you are not living in Peru at present speaks volumes.

This is a story about Peru and that is one of the reasons I and others have not listed the good, bad, and ugly of America, and other locals. So try not to take this stuff personally.

And keep in mind most of us at least want to move to Peru for it's beauty, culture and art.

# CapitanDan says :
24 May, 2008 [ 20:32 ]

David and Michael ,glad you guys got out from under that rock.Elizabeth, please relax , they are not attacking you or Peru. They are just stating reality. The Chinese whether communist or whatever can do what they want. If the government wants to level a city, they don't ask for consultants or permission . They just do it and if you don't like it . They don't care. In Peru the government wouldn't know where to begin in this endeavour. Peru just doesn't have the resources to spend on the Olympics when their is so much to do in the Infrastructure. As for the water, when I am in the states I drink the tap water. At home I have a well, that's pure and clean. No neighbors either.But the water quality in the U.S. can't be compared with Peru's. OK guys any more room under the rock. See Ya. Chau.

# Alex says :
24 May, 2008 [ 22:04 ]

Peru will host the Olympics ... like it or not ... by the way, when is the US going to win the illegal war in Iraq? ... loosers !!! hahahaha

# CapitanDan says :
24 May, 2008 [ 22:17 ]

Alex, If Peru hosts the Olympics it will not bother me at all. It will divert many dollars from being spent on projects that will better the life of the average Peruvian. As for the war in Iraq. What has that do to with this subject ? I am not a gambler, but I will wager you that the war in Iraq will be over before Peru host the Olympics. Chau 

# Jon says :
25 May, 2008 [ 02:21 ]

I love Peru, but it's just not realistic in 2016.
Alex, what are you talking about? The subject in Peru and the Olympics.

# carl says :
25 May, 2008 [ 06:58 ]

We have not won any gold medals, silver or bronce lately. Just three olympic medals in History and just one gold medal like 60 years ago.
The government does not put money to incentive sports.
Since Peru does not win in any sport, why is going to be held here.
This is a party for top athletes. and here .....

# a good thing says :
25 May, 2008 [ 13:14 ]

Agree with most of the points you make CapitalDan except I disagree that if Peru were to host the olympics that it would divert a lot of money from projects that would otherwise help the average Peruvian.

On the surface yes, but if done right hosting the olympics is really just one giant and focused infrastructure project.  They would need to upgrade sports facilities (providing jobs and future venues that will benefit Peru), they would need to upgrade transit systems tremendously (major future benefits), and they would need to upgrade the entire tourist infrastructure which would in fact benefit Peru tremendously for many years and create yet more jobs.  This would be a double bonus because Peru itself is a growing tourist destination without the olympics so the investment there would be a natural fit.

Then of course 100's of thousands of spectators would come in and spend lots of money.  And if done right those same spectators might recommend Peru to their friends and family in the future fueling more tourism.  And they might even decide to invest in Peru, in a business or even decide to live here.

Overall a project like hosting the olympics would provide a national focus that is difficult to achieve on getting the infrastructure done.  It provides a fixed deadline, and an incentive with all the world watching to galvanize and motivate public support and political action.

Hosting the olympics would benefit the average Peruvian for many years to come.  I just don't believe can do it by 2016, but I think it is a fabulous goal for them to have.  They should get serious and submit an ontime well thought out application for 2020 or 2024.

There will always be those however with a short term view that might say "well we spent 10 million dollars, how many families could that have fed?" They won't count the jobs, the improved infrastructure, the increased tourism, the worldwide publicicty etc.  In other words they have no understanding of economics and the multiplier effect which unfortunately is probably the majority of the populace.

# David says :
25 May, 2008 [ 14:42 ]

What A good thing says, is correct. Building an Olympic village will eventually go to house many Peruvian families. The jobs created by this massive project is another great boom for the public of Peru.

New and advanced techniques and methods of building will be taught, learned and passed on. Water management will be brought into focus. Transportation improvements will have to take place.

Once the Olympics are over, this new infrastructure will be in place for the population.

Sadly it is a little more then a few years away.

On a side note does anyone else notice that the host country always wins more medals then they usually do?

# CapitanDan says :
25 May, 2008 [ 17:27 ]

I think that why Peru will have a very hard time pulling this project off is unlike China, Peru doesn't have the Manufacturing facilities to accomplish this feat. We export Minerals to other countries to finish. When you attempt to build  large stadiums and housing complexes you need steel, Beams,rebar just to name a few. When I was building a house for a friend in Peru all the steel rebar was from Brazil or China.Also massive amounts of cement thousands of miles of wire . All this is imported. We would even need to have foreign Project engineers ,consultants and fabricators because as of this time we don't have that capacity or the companies with the skill to accomplish this. I first came to Peru as an Engineer,consultant and I fell in love with the country and the people. At this time the Peruvian people will only reap one time construction jobs while the outside world will benefit the most. Also with the Balance of trade tilted more towards imports I would bet the Sol is devalued and the people will suffer by paying more for imported food. (corn,wheat) . This idea only benefits the tourist industry and a few who could care less if the people make a few Sols selling trinkets made in China. Peru mustn't continue to depend on the whims of the International tourism. Let's invest in manufacturing and produce goods for export. With the basic industries in place Peru will continue to ascend in the world . Chau

# Alex says :
25 May, 2008 [ 18:07 ]

Hey "American" guys ... The olympics in Peru is NOT YOUR business ... it's OUR business ... The Americans are jealous because other countries are developing while they are having a lot of problems with winning illegal wars overseas, increase of homelessness rate in their own soil, increase of poverty in their major cities (did you see all those poor black people during the Katrina hurricane?), weak dollar against other currencies around the world (including the Peruvian currency), stupid financial "professionals" that lent money to people that couldn't pay (sub-prime mortgage crisis), corrupted entrepeuneurs that take people's money (Enron Corp., Arthur Andersen, Martha Stewart), etc, etc ...

# CapitanDan says :
25 May, 2008 [ 18:33 ]

Alex, For once your right. It isn't any of our business. I am speaking for David, Michael and myself. I believe none of us have any motive or jealousy if Peru hosts the Olympics. I believe we do have a genuine respect and high regard for the people of Peru and a belief their are more important things in the world than the Olympics.That's all Amigo, Chau.

# Elizabeth says :
25 May, 2008 [ 18:48 ]

Gentlemen

Thank you for all your support and your opinions regarding the olympics.
Is nice to see that we can all diologue and put out our own opinions.

Let's just see what happens. I can see all of you do care for Peru. We feel different, because we were born in Peru and have a lot of Pride.  We are not as big as the USA or CHINA, and probably never be.  It just feel our hearts to see that we were able to conduct a safe summit and another one coming up.  Peruvians are wonderful people and deserve a chance.  Alex and David, you are both right, is up to them to show we can do it, but if not, our time will come.

Have  a wonderful evening

# FE says :
25 May, 2008 [ 19:15 ]

News Flash for Elizabeth the Nationalist

Peru is a THIRD world country
China is a SECOND world country

:)

# David says :
25 May, 2008 [ 19:21 ]

Alex, you almost come off as a troll. When you love something and feel a connection to it, it becomes your business. Not to mention I have family in Peru and hope one day to be living in Lima myself. So yes, I have an opinion and will express it.

Jealous? Not on your life, there is nothing more that I would like to see then Peru, showing the world they are every bit as deserving a nation as the rest. Peru has great heritage, there are many reasons that Peru lags behind the major industrialized nations of the world, but I won't get into that here.

The US is far from perfect, one of the reasons I'd like to move to Peru one day, but lets not throw stones.As I can recall on several occasions where the US and other countries sent (Earthquake) aid to Peru, only to have it sit in the ports and be pushed into the ocean after it expired. The government of Peru decided not to distribute the aid in a timely fashion, why? Did they not have the needed equipment and man power or were they just punishing there own citizens?

So keep the political stones tucked away my friend. I prefer to talk about the wonderful people of all the places in the world. And Peru is one of my favorites.

One day soon Peru may very well be ready to host an event the size of the Olympics, but pushing for something to soon can have a dramatic reverse effect if it does not go right.

(Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it.)

I can tell you of more then one Olympic village that simply sits, vacant, rotting away, for poor planning. Let not wish this on Peru.

I also notice it is a politician pushing for this, not the people. Most times I find the politician is only thinking of his/her preverbal pocket, not the population.

Elizabeth, I'm glad you realized we were not bashing Peru and with your permission I'd like to crawl out from under this rock now.

Anyone of you want to join the forum? I'd love to have you, yes even you Alex, just keep it factual

# Elizabeth says :
25 May, 2008 [ 20:05 ]

To FE-
So your point was???? I am glad you can count I guess....

David-

Thank you for you kind  comments.  Now you can crawl from under that rock amd make things happen. 

I hope everyone enjoys Peru when you visit.  We are also far from being perfect.

Gracias y Buenas Noches

# Michael says :
25 May, 2008 [ 20:22 ]

Why would anyone in the US be jealous about the Olympics being held anywhere else?  I seriously doubt much of anyone in the US is jealous much about where international games are held.

And, as David pointed out, the discussion is by people who care about Peru.

Furthermore, it seems to me that people have some sort of 'paradise' complex when it comes to US.  A lot of people may consider the US the greatest country in the world, but everyone of them will also say it isn't some sort of perfect paradise. And the cultural differences can be difficult for many.

No one has eliminated poverty in the world, and no one claims to have.  No one has eliminated strife, and no one claims to have.

Anyway, I hope one day the Olympics are in Peru, and that I am there to see them.

# Jon says :
26 May, 2008 [ 00:24 ]

Alex,
Thank God you do not have anything to do with the Olympics being help in Peru. If you did, it would never happen because of your (condition of being uninformed or uneducated) ignorance.
You can't even understand that everyone here is saying positive things about Peru and using rational thinking. I compare you to the Myanmar government, not accepting aid from the international community.

# Alex says :
26 May, 2008 [ 00:54 ]

Peru will host the Olympics someday ... why not? ... Other unsafe places have host the games, such as L.A. in 1984 ... L.A.! ... everybody has a gun in L.A.! ... oh my god! ... how could they gave the games to such an unsafe city???

# Rice and sugar says :
26 May, 2008 [ 09:04 ]

It is INMORAL to imagine Peru as the host of the Olympic games! How are we going to hide the  million of beggers? How are we going to prevent tourists from being stabbed for their cameras and shoes? And what if they get infected with some tropical bacteria?
Yes, Michael is right. Peru's level of water pollution is astonishing. The beautiful oceans where I once grew up, the beautiful tropical rivers where my father grew up, I want to cry.
I love my Peru. But the truth is the truth. Our standards of water treatment and sewage treatment are still in development. Anyway, but on the positive side. Unless, we can INNOVATE and find a way to have the Olympics create jobs for the millions of beggers and malnourished children - could they work? I don't know, but I am going to contradict myself now: Perhaps the Olympics would generate sources of work for Peruvians. I don't know. But only an intelligent mind can make this work. The only intelligent mind Peru ever had was FUJIMORI, and now he is in jail. Boy, am I depressed today....I still love Peru, but...Asi SOMOS LOS CHOLOS, estupidos. Nos destruimos a nosotros mismos.

# Elizabeth says :
26 May, 2008 [ 09:43 ]

Rice and Sugar

With all do respect, I just want to give you my opinion

When was the last time you were in Peru.  Your assesment of having all tourist kill and their poverty level would be un accurate remark for this time in Peru
I remember years ago when you could not step foot in gamara? Look at it now, the delegates from the summits signing contracts with the manufactures there

Have you ever been in San Francisco or LA, where you see hundreds of homeless in the streets and right outside some 4 stars hotels?

Have you ever been you Europe, mainly Italy and Portugal where there are so many gypsies that use their children to robe you?
While in Rome  visiting the 16th Chapel I got robbed while within a group of travellers with American Express.  2 young kids in their vespa took my purse and NO ONE did anything to stop them.....so PLEASE do not be naive.  The world has both good and bad, but at least Peru is trying to better themselfs.  Unlike other people in the world, they like and want to work.
Do not insult yourself.  As all their people make Peru beautiful.  I love to spend time outside Lima with the locals in Cuzco  and Huaraz.
Look where Peru is NOW.  Do not think the way it was but the way it is and could be.  Peruvians are wonderful people and that includes you.

# Rice and sugar says :
26 May, 2008 [ 11:03 ]

My dear Elizabeth,

I have been robbed in New York myself, and have seen poverty in Europe myself, as well. I also have traveled the world out there .
 But the poverty and crime in Europe or North America are manageable by the government. Have you read any economics/social/ books on demography and crime???
I have a question for you, have yourself ever tested the level of coliforms, phosphates and pesticides in the rivers and Oceans of Peru? I have.
I am so proud of my Peru, like any other Peruvian. My Incan blood. I miss my ceviche, my people. Even the beggers and child robbers, I loved them all, as they are my brothers and sisters. And my heart aches to think that they may eat crap today; their teeth will decay before they are 35, and that they may get pregnat at 15, and that they will end up working so hard, being expolited for less than one dollar a day. You can go ahead and dream about the Olympics in Peru, and while enjoying une tasse de cafe a Paris, tell the French that Peru is tres beau, tres jolie et merveilleux. Because it is, beautiful, strong and majestic like Machu Pichu. But if we don't face our problems, and try to fix them, those beggers and robbers will still be there during the "Olympics in Peru in 2016". You know what the worst problem in Peru is?? The political corruption who will never allow hard-working intelligent people to work for Peru to make it progress. Look at El Chino Fujimori now: he is in jail. I am sad to say this, but Peru has no hope if we are going to crucify the very people that works hard for our economy and the future of our country. The Olympics in Peru - La merde!!

# Victor says :
26 May, 2008 [ 12:19 ]

It will take a huge efford to host an olimpic game. Peru should give it a shot but not in 2016 but 2020, the country is not ready. As some people have expresed here its not a matter of hiding our problems (crime, poverty, corruption, discrimination and so on) to the world but showcasing that finally Peru have hopefully manage to break the downward spiral of poverty. At the end the international comunity namely the olimpic committee will be the one who decide wheather Peru has accomplished this somehow seemingly unreachable goal.

# Elizabeth says :
26 May, 2008 [ 12:45 ]

RR & S
Do you really care about Peru.  You sound somewhat hypocrite to be seating in Paris and try to dictate what they are able to do or not to do in another county?
I am blessed that I was born in Peru and live in the USA.  I have bought a home in  Miraflores so I can continue  to fo there as much as possible, but could never really know how someone that has nothing is thinking.  I know the people in Peru are good people and are now being showcase in 2 very important summits.  One done very well and praised by everyone and another one comming up in November.

You sound like a male showbuness, if you think I am not prepare?  I know that the USA streets have become a war zone.  Soldiers that survive the war died in our streets.  High crime rate due to gangs and drugs. The economy is the worst in many years.  We have a huge unemplyemnt rate.  The dollar is the lowest it has ever been.  Imigration issues is on top of the news trying to deport 12 million people. Should I go on?

To be honest with you,  I do not drink the water from any rivers in Peru or anyware else?  Your comment is totally unfounded.  Evreyone here drinks bottled water.  Water that was filled with tap and now their is a huge investigation becasue bacteria was found.  As well informed that you are I am sure you are aware of this big scandal?

Here they also  have children that become pregnant.  Priest molesting children and and families that are torn apart.  So as smart as you are, you must have an open mind to see the diferrence  Should things like this happen in countries that are first world?  I guess in a way is expected from 3rd world contries right.
I also liked Fuji, but his greet made him want to rule forever.  He would of had a great legacy, but this put a blamish in it.
He stopped terrorism and made Peru go foward and for that the Peruvian people will always be thankful.  You nor I will never know who killed those people.  Only they know that.
Enjoy Paris, which is a beautiful country and be open to support that Peru is becoming a strong county

# Alex says :
26 May, 2008 [ 20:24 ]

I hereby propose to host the Winter Olympic Games as well ... we have beautiful mountains in the region of Ancash, especiallys close to the city of Huaraz which are proper for ski jumping, alpine skiing, cross country skiing and snowboarding ... there are already some facilities for the practice of skiing and snowboarding ... I think it would be amazing to see all those winter sports here, such as bobsleigh, curling, figure skating, ice hockey, luge, etc ... As you can see, Peru has it all!

# KARLITOS says :
24 August, 2008 [ 14:44 ]

I think that we have forgotten that besides being a third world country we are economically in the worst condition as to host the olympic games , it sound like a big joke , I am proud to be peruvian but there are other problems in our country as to invest in this impossible project the current and past goverments have lapidated our country to extreme poorness so , Elizabeth I could believe you are a so positive person I love you for that but honey Peru has the same and even more problems than ever.....don't get confused when you see new commerce along La Marina Ave. this is fro t he rich only.

karlitos

# carl says :
24 August, 2008 [ 19:42 ]

I m asking myself, Can a country that has not won any gold medal host an Olympic game?
Peru does not invest in sport.

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