This report discusses President Bush's 2002 requests for new funding and additional authority to provide assistance to Colombia and six regional neighbors in a continuation of the Andean Regional Initiative (ARI) launched in 2001.

On December 4, 1991, President George Bush signed into law the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) to counter illicit drug production and trade in Latin America. For ten years, it has provided preferential, mostly duty-free, treatment of selected U.S. imports from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The goal of ATPA is to encourage increased exports, thereby promoting development and providing an incentive for Andean farmers and other workers to pursue economic alternatives to the drug trade. This report discusses the ATPA, its background, and issues regarding its potential reauthorization.

Photograph of ruins at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac) near Lima, Peru. The structure is composed of stone and brick. Portions of the structure are deteriorating.

Photograph of the courtyard of the Convent of Santo Domingo (Convento de Santo Domingo) in Lima, Peru. The cloister of the church is visible in the background, beyond the courtyard's greenery. A water fountain is present in the center of the courtyard.

This report discusses the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) and the two types of formal dispute settlement it contains: 1) State-State and 2) investor-State. The report also discusses how the PTPA differs from earlier U.S. Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

Photograph of the façade of the San Agustin Church (Iglesia de San Agustín) in Lima, Peru. The façade is in the churrigueresque or "ultra baroque" style of architecture which includes ornamental details. An ornamental fence surrounds the church in the foreground.

Photograph of the Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) in Lima, Peru. The government building is also known as the "House of Pizarro." The photograph was taken from the Plaza De Armas De Lima and the water fountain located in its center is visible in the foreground. People can be seen sitting and standing among the plaza.

Letter from Robert B. Gleason to Arthur M. Alpert discussing Peter R. Cornwell's citizenship.

Photograph of Lorena Parlee standing among the ruins at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac) near Lima, Peru. Lorena is standing in the distance and smiling at the camera. A ruins structure can be seen right behind her.

Photograph of Lorena Parlee at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac) near Lima, Peru. She is standing, facing the camera and smiling. Lorena is wearing wide-leg jeans, a button-up shirt, a jacket around her waist, a hat, and holding a striped bag.

Photograph of Miraflores Beach in Lima, Peru. A few agave plants are present in the foreground. The beach and ocean water can be seen along with a mountain in the background.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Photograph of the Pachacamac Idol, a carved wooden statue from the Pachacamac archaeological site, near Lima, Peru. The statue depicts the god, Pacha Kamaq, whom the site is named after.

Photograph of a llama in an enclosure at the Parque de las Leyendas, a zoo in Lima, Peru. The llama is laying down within the enclosure. The enclosure has a small barn and fencing surrounding it.

Photograph of parrots on a wooden structure at Parque de las Leyendas, a zoo in Lima, Peru. Four parrots can be seen perching on a wooden structure above a river. A swan is visible swimming in the river, in the background.

Photograph of people gathered in a street in Lima, Peru. There appears to be some street vendors selling various good including clothing which is laid out in the street. An affordable supermarket can be seen on the left side of the street.

This report provides an overview of Peru's government and economy and a discussion of issues in relations between the United States and Peru.

Photograph of a view at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú) in Lima, Peru. Students are walking along a sidewalk on the university's campus. The sidewalk is lined with blooming flower plants in various colors. The university's campus buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of Ruben at the Archaeological Sanctuary of Pachacamac (Santuario Arqueologico de Pachacamac) near Lima, Peru. Ruben is standing among the ruins and appears to be holding up a small item to the camera. Ruin structures are visible just behind Ruben.

Photograph of a street in Lima, Peru. Building line both sides of the street with the majority having small balconies. A government building appears to be present at the end of the street.

Photograph of a street in Lima, Peru. Buildings along one side of the street are shown and one appears to be a government building. People can be seen walking down the side of the road.

Photograph of a street in Lima, Peru. The buildings along the left side of the road are visible with most having small balconies. Automobiles are driving down the road towards the photographer. The road has "despacio" painted in large white letters.

Photograph of two guards guarding an entrance to the Government Palace (Palacio de Gobierno) in Lima, Peru. The guards are wearing red uniforms with gold helmets. The entrance had two columns on each side and intricate bas-reliefs above the entrance.

Photograph of a vase from the Nazca Culture. The vase displays numerous andromorphic figures with most having their tongues sticking out. The vase is on a stand and likely located inside a museum.