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Peru can be part of the developed world, Alan Garcia says

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Isabel Guerra

According to RadioProgramas del Perú (RPP), President Alan García said Peru "will be part of developed world" if it keeps going through the path of investment, decentralization and creation of social programs to help poor sectors.

"I we keep going on like this, in a very near future we're going to reach a good level in America, and we will be part of the first world afterwards; we will have completed our development", he stressed.

García reminded that United Nations highlighted the achievments Perú has reached in its fight to eradicate poverty.

He also added that the government will keep working to provide basic services to the poorest and promote investment to create more jobs.

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# Martin says :
24 October, 2009 [ 18:26 ]

Mr. President - if only you are correct! I do not believe that Peru [or any similar country] can be "part of the developed world" when job creation is in the sector of low paying wages which is mostly the case in Peru. What is needed is a move from an agrarian economy to a dominantly industrial society.  Where farming is mechanized and does not rely of poor paying manual labor. To do this, the public educational system must be greatly improved. Although more jobs within the personal income tax paying segment of society [formal, not informal types of employment] is definitely necessary, it is the quality of the jobs that really counts.

# jb says :
25 October, 2009 [ 22:04 ]

Yea, when taxi drivers stop urinating in the street.

# Carlos Benavides says :
26 October, 2009 [ 00:43 ]

HAHAHA jb there is a major problems with Public Urination vomitting & even defacating  in uk & usa . So look at your own countrys disgaceful & disgusting behaviour prior insulting my Country.
just look up the links in google: Public Urination uk or Public Urination usa.  Myself Ive never seen a Taxi Driver urinating i Peru.
Ive witnessed public urination in both usa & uk and even once saw a Woman defecate in a park in the uk. So you westeners are not always that civilised yet you enjoy insulting other races. Clean up your own act before bringing your airs & graces to Peru or South America.

# Tere says :
26 October, 2009 [ 14:09 ]

I think you're absolutely right, Martin. 

# Carlos Benavides says :
26 October, 2009 [ 20:34 ]

usa & uk has Public urination problems , Google it HAHAHA.
If you HATE Peru so much its very easy JUST LEAVE.

# David N says :
26 October, 2009 [ 21:47 ]

It's now official...Garcia is delusional. 

Garcia needs to take a good hard look around.  Right outside his residence is a third world hovel.  This place has gotten worse, not better, in the 20 years I've been coming down here.

jb is right, the streets are used as public toilets by practically anyone.  The vast majority of the people down here act like animals, and Garcia thinks Peru is catching up?  Well excuse me while I LMAO.

# Carlos Benavides says :
27 October, 2009 [ 02:21 ]

What happend to all the links showing Public Urination in uk & usa.

# Katrina Heimark, Assistant Chief Editor, LivinginP says :
27 October, 2009 [ 09:36 ]

Carlos,

LivinginPeru.com has tried to contact you via the email you have given to explain our policies on comments. However, it appears that the email you have given does not work. I would like to explain to you that we do not publish links to other articles, as well as articles that have been "Copy-Pasted," as they go against our policies. We only publish links if they are intrinsically related to the article, and will benefit our readers.

We do not publish any sort of political propaganda, insulting or rude comments, and we do not publish in Spanish, as LivinginPeru.com is a completely English website.

I hope this clears up your concerns on why some of your comments are not being published.

# Martin says :
27 October, 2009 [ 12:47 ]

Katrina - well said!

Carlos - you are also a "westerner" if you are living in the Western Hemisphere which includes Peru.

# jb says :
27 October, 2009 [ 14:44 ]

Carlos,
What makes you think I am from the USA or the UK?  I am a Peruvian citizen, with a DNI and Peruvian passport.  I live in Lima and I pay taxes in Peru.  And yes, I see taxi drivers urinating on a daily basis -- sin una gota de verguenza.  Don't know what part of Lima you live but you need to get out more.

# Carlos Benavides says :
27 October, 2009 [ 18:01 ]

jb no Peruvian would insult thier  own country.
I am Peruvian & proud.
You are a gringo or a chileno.
I own a house in the nice side of town & I get out enough.
Where I own my house in Peru  is none of your buisness. 

# Carlos Benavides says :
27 October, 2009 [ 18:06 ]

I am no westener you fool. My Parents are Peruvian & I am Peruvian.

# Edgerton says :
27 October, 2009 [ 18:17 ]

Carlos Benavides is Chilean

# Carlos Benavides says :
27 October, 2009 [ 18:58 ]

However, it appears that the email you have given does not work. I would like to explain to you that we do not publish links to other articles, as well as articles that have been "Copy-Pasted," as they go against our policies. We only publish links if they are intrinsically related to the article, and will benefit our readers.

We do not publish any sort of political propaganda, insulting or rude comments, and we do not publish in Spanish, as LivinginPeru.com is a completely English website. 
 

HAHAHA All you publish is articlews on Peru from the internet.
You just dont like articles that dont agree to your bs us policy.
As for insulting or Rude you lot seem to enjoy putting down Peru at every opportunity and whewn a Peruvian defends his homeland or  disagrees against your views you dont like it HAHAHA. And you dont Publish in Spanish in a Peruvian site now thats real clever HAHAHA.
 

# WOW says :
27 October, 2009 [ 20:54 ]

if reincarnation does exist Carlos will come bad as a gringo

# Tere says :
28 October, 2009 [ 15:14 ]

Hahaha! Or he could come back as ... a Chileno! This site is in English because it is for those who are interested in/care for/love Peru. I'm sure there are plenty of other sites in Spanish where Carlos B. can vent. Criticism of problems that are obvious to everyone are not meant to be taken personally.  So chill out, Carlitos!

# Fernado Ramirez says :
28 October, 2009 [ 19:11 ]

I agree with Carlos.

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