In January 1998, PRI sent researcher David Morrison to Peru to investigate reports that women were being forcibly sterilized. What he discovered was a nationwide campaign, aimed specifically at sterilizing poor and working class women, especially ethnic minorities. The program operated by sending mobile sterilization
A member of the PRI Review staff recently interviewed Dr. Blanca Neira of Ceprofarena, a pro-life organization in Lima, Peru. Review: Dr. Neira, What is the political climate like in Peru since the resignation of President Fujimori? Neira: The political climate in Peru is not
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 My name is Hector Hugo Chavez Chuchon, and I am the president of the regional medical federation of Ayacucho, Andahuaylas, and Huancavelica in the Republic of Peru. This area is the poorest in the country. I do not belong to any
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 As a poor mother of five under age children and separated from my husband who also lives in the city of Andahuaylas, I wash clothes to support myself and the children. During my work activities I got to know an obstetrician
Congressional Briefing February 23, 1998 Political Summary The Republic of Peru is divided into 24 departments and 1 constitutional province, with the capital held in Lima. The current republic is based upon the constitution of December 31, 1993, which allows for three branches of government:
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 FY 1997 Development of Assistance: $ 31,650,000 FY 1997 International Narcotics Fund: $ 20,000,000 FY 1997 P.L. 480, Title II Requests: $55,600,000 Total 1997 funding requested for population and health: $13,047,000 is planned for population activities $6,019,000 is planned for health
Congressional Briefing February 23, 1998 It is very important to say that before the tubal ligation, it was very difficult for me to conceive children because of hormonal problems. I took pills to regulate my menstrual cycle and for fertility, and so became pregnant. On
The anti-Catholic Left cheered on 15 September 1995 when Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori took to the stage at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference in Beijing. Here, at last, was a leader of a Latin American country — a Catholic, no less — willing to
In January 1998, PRI sent researcher David Morrison to Peru to investigate reports that women were being forcibly sterilized. What he discovered was a nationwide
A member of the PRI Review staff recently interviewed Dr. Blanca Neira of Ceprofarena, a pro-life organization in Lima, Peru. Review: Dr. Neira, What is
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 My name is Hector Hugo Chavez Chuchon, and I am the president of the regional medical federation of Ayacucho, Andahuaylas, and
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 As a poor mother of five under age children and separated from my husband who also lives in the city of
Congressional Briefing February 23, 1998 Political Summary The Republic of Peru is divided into 24 departments and 1 constitutional province, with the capital held in
Congressional BriefingFebruary 23, 1998 FY 1997 Development of Assistance: $ 31,650,000 FY 1997 International Narcotics Fund: $ 20,000,000 FY 1997 P.L. 480, Title II Requests:
Congressional Briefing February 23, 1998 It is very important to say that before the tubal ligation, it was very difficult for me to conceive children
The anti-Catholic Left cheered on 15 September 1995 when Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori took to the stage at the United Nation’s Fourth World Conference in
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