Is thisPeru country important to the United States (for political, economic, military, or diplomatic reasons)?
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As can be seen it is a center of democratic power in South America and therefore important to the U.S.\n\nThe Toledo Administration (2001-2006) \nThe Toledo government successfully consolidated Peru's return to democracy, a process that had begun under President Paniagua. The government undertook initiatives to implement the recommendations made by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), which had been charged with studying the circumstances surrounding the human rights abuses and violations committed between 1980 and 2000. Criminal charges for corruption and human rights violations were brought against former President Fujimori, who is in Chile fighting off extradition. Despite being a frequent target of media criticism, Toledo has maintained strong commitments to freedom of the press. \nUnder President Toledo, Peru completed negotiations for a Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA) with the U.S., to replace the Andean Trade Preferences and Drug Eradication Act, which expires in December 2006. The TPA must still be signed and ratified by the U.S. and Peruvian congresses. Toledo also unveiled the construction of a road that will connect Brazil and Peru's isolated interior to the Pacific coast. \nToledo's strong economic management has led to an impressive economic boom in Peru that remains strong. Poverty reduction has been uneven, however. Although in some areas poverty has decreased by up to 37% over the last five years, nationally it has only decreased by 5% and over half of Peruvians are still considered poor (living on less than $2 a day). In 2005 the government implemented "Juntos," a program to double the income of people living under extreme poverty (less than $1 a day). \nToledo's mandate ends on July 28, 2006. \n2006 Elections and Transition \nPeru will hold general elections on April 9, 2006. Unless one of the presidential candidates can muster more than 50%, which looks unlikely, there will be a runoff on May 7, 2006. The main presidential contenders are Lourdes Flores Nano, of Unidad Nacional, Ollanta Humala, of Union Por el Peru, and former president Alan García, of APRA.
702777
Does not matter if that would be best. We are there until a stable friendly pro US government it set in place.
197572
Yes. Assuming it's a map of the right part of the world. :)\n\nBut then... I'm not American.
450003
I believe the US because of it's location and military superiority.
196574
Should it be?\n\nNobody is aware of ALL countries around the world, only those that for one reason or another are interesting to them.\nI'm sure there are countries around the world that I know by name but wouldn't be able to accurately locate them on the world map or tell you anything about their culture.\n\nDo you know all the countries in the world? Can you locate each and every country in the world?\n\nRomania in relevant to the US as a whole only as a tool to be used. To the everyday american, it is even less relevant unless they know a person from Romania (or have been there, or have about Romania on the news, etc)>
321378
I happen to think that they're all important. And as important as the United States, although they definitely don't have the freedom we are blessed with. I remember that Simon Bolivar believed they would get there eventually.
428005
Yes I agree in the sense that the US needs to get off its dependence of oil. Since most of the oil comes from the middle east it may not be wise to give money (or trade) with the region that probbaly has the most hostile attiude toward us.
880027
Sure.  We have more important domestic and international matters to worry about than the traditional semantics on our currency.  Fix other things.
401841
This is an unfortunate question. The USA is a country of opportunity and freedom. It may not be 'perfect' and our situation with the War in Iraq has cost us some allies however, compare us to Ethiopia, Haiti, or countries in the middle east and we have more freedom and more opportunity than any of them. Our government affords us the lifestyles we choose and the political freedom to voice our opinions.
243076
Do you mean other than founding the USA??
66981
No. It's a country in Africa. By the way one of the most populated on this planet with about 128 million inhabitant.\nMaybe you're thinking of Liberia, which once "belonged" to the USA
756208
Because believe it or not, the welfare of other nations affects the US.  Imagine if one of the top nations with which the US did trade went into poverty.  Or if many of the nations that are in poverty today were to be taught how to use their resources.  In the latter case, America could gain a trading partner and more resources that might not have been readily available from the land of other already prospering nations.  It's also a humanitarian thing.  Some citizens in developed countries that have a good standard of living want to show other countries how they can acheive this, and provide said countries with the aid necessary to do so.  It's a good thing.
452589
USA, even in post 9/11 scenario and the current economic conditions still remains the land of great opportunities. Some one with a vision to look beyond the ordinary challenges and the courage to face them lands in USA with a determination to succeed in life can achieve one's goals with hard work. In third world countries especially things are not conducive enough to make one's dreams in to reality. Other reasons which are equally important for someone to make this decision are; acceptability in society as most cities in USA are true cosmopolitan places where nationals and communities from around the world are living together in harmony, good quality of life, healthy and peaceful living conditions and the freedom of speech and actions.
776020
No, but I learn more about USA!!!!!
74828
The midwest and some of the southern states have many opportunities.\n\nLocation is important.
435542
Sadly, civil war/genocide in sub-sahara Africa just isn't important to Americans because it doesn't really have an ecomomic impact on them or our country like the illegal Mexican immigration issue.  If they had oil, if their refugees were flooding across our border, or even if we shared a common culture (and sadly maybe skin color) you can bet more attention would be paid.
562555
Because the United States has not threatened to annihilate another country.