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Peru - Relations with U.S. (Notes)

U.S.-PERUVIAN RELATIONS The United States enjoys strong and cooperative relations with Peru. Relations were strained following the tainted re-election of former President Fujimori in June 2000, but improved with the installation of an interim government in November 2000 and the inauguration of the government of Alejandro Toledo in July 2001. Relations with President Garcias administration are positive. The United States continues to promote the strengthening of democratic institutions and human rights safeguards in Peru and the integration of Peru into the world economy. The United States and Peru cooperate on efforts to interdict the flow of narcotics, particularly cocaine, to the United States. Bilateral programs are now in effect to reduce the flow of drugs through Perus port systems and to perform ground interdiction in tandem with successful law enforcement operations. These U.S. Government-supported law enforcement efforts are complemented by an aggressive effort to establish an alternative development program for coca farmers in key coca growing areas to voluntarily reduce and eliminate coca cultivation. This effort is funded by the Department of States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). U.S. investment and tourism in Peru have grown substantially in recent years. The U.S. is Perus number one trade partner, and economic and commercial ties will deepen if the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) is passed by the U.S. Congress. About 200,000 U.S. citizens visit Peru annually for business, tourism, and study. About 16,000 Americans reside in Peru, and more than 400 U.S. companies are represented in the country. Principal U.S. Embassy Officials Ambassador--J. Curtis Struble Deputy Chief of Mission--Phyllis Powers Director, USAID Mission--Paul Weisenfeld Counselor for Political Affairs--Alexis Ludwig Counselor for Economic Affairs--Adam Shub Counselor for Narcotics Affairs (NAS)--Susan Keogh Counselor for Public Affairs--Sam Wunder Counselor for Management Affairs--Robert Davis Counselor for Consular Affairs--Ray Baca Commercial Counselor--Margaret Hanson-Muse Naval and Defense Attaché--Capt. Lee Rivas Army Attaché--Col. Kris Cuello Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG)--Col. Jeffrey Fargo Consular Agent, Cuzco--Olga Villagarcia The U.S. Embassy in Peru is located at Avenida Encalada, Cuadra 17 s/n, Monterrico (Surco), Lima 33 (tel. (511) 434-3000; fax. (511) 434-3037. Home page: http://lima.usembassy.gov/ The embassy is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, except U.S. and some Peruvian holidays. The mailing address from the United States is American Embassy Lima, APO AA 34031 (use U.S. domestic postage rates). The American Citizen Services section is open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Consular Agency in Cuzco is located at Anda Tullamayu 125 (tel. (51) (84) 224112 or (51) (84) 239451; fax. (51) (84) 233541). The USAID Building is located at Av. Encalada cdra. 17 s/n, Monterrico (Surco) Lima 33, (tel. (511) 618-1200. Other Contact Information U.S. Department of State Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Office of Andean Affairs (Room 5906) 2201 C Street NW Washington, DC 20520-6263 Tel: 202-647-4177 Fax: 202-647-2628 Home Page: http://www.state.gov/ U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration Office of Latin America and the Caribbean 14th and Constitution, NW Washington, DC 20230 Tel: (202) 482-0475 (800) USA-TRADE Fax: (202) 482-0464 Home Page: http://trade.gov/ American Chamber of Commerce of Peru Avenida Ricardo Palma 836, Miraflores Lima 18, Peru Tel: (511) 241-0708 Fax: (511) 241-0709 E-Mail: amcham@amcham.org.pe Home Page: http://www.amcham.org.pe/