Peruvian presidency
I found this video "The Royal tour" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNi_m3RP-Fk&mode=related&search=) the other day and it made me remember the Toledo’s years in the country.The presidency of Toledo in Peru could have been a success, and I actually believe it was from the economical and democratic point of view. (Most stable economy in Latin America by the Economist, and a massive social restoration after years of corruption,etc.)
The first president of native origins was elected by a majority of the population who felt identified and hopeful by someone who grew from humble origins (cleaning shoes on the street) and managed to go to Stamford, and develop an impressive career (taught in Harvard, worked for the UN, etc) Quite a big unsaid promise for so many people that hardly have the possibility of school! Keeping in consideration that its always spoken about the fact the poor people dont have a say in the country, i believe that was their waited opportunity.

Then, there’s a reason why education is so important in a country as Peru. The government of Toledo became the worst in terms of popularity. All those masses that sometime supported him became the opposition without any background reason they would even deeply understand. That’s how majorities without education are vulnerable to media. These were mainly handled by the few minority of the country where politics, skepticism (natural after the corruption from the previous period), criticism (the guy wasn’t a good speaker), resemblances of the discovery of corruption involving media companies, and an unspoken sense of discrimination (I think this last point deserve another conversation on cultural identity), led the content.
I remember taxi drivers conversations; the main source to gather people’s opinion. Some of the comments were:
- “If the president isn’t able to recognize heir illegitimate daughter, he is not capable to lead the country”-“ The country cannot be worse. The president is spending the money of the country on their personal duties”
“There is no work”

At the end, I am not sure how many people remember what the guy did for the country (regardless his bad speeches) but this reflection refreshed my believe once again on How important education is for the development of a country as Peru

Superman in Machupicchu!

The scriptwriters of superman have chosen the Inca's city of MachuPicchu for the superhero to dedicate time to reflect. Nonetheless, his thoughts are cut by the presence of a villain who he has to confront to save the humankind.

See? Peru is really a good business ;)