Terrific news!

Peru’s Congress passed the Free Trade pact with the U.S., after months of contentious debate. They took one look (well, probably several) at the $11 trillion economy they have the opportunity to freely trade with and decided it was worth it. They passed the measure, despite fears that they wouldn’t. They ignored the protests. They considered their nation’s interests. They’re right!

Now we can buy Made In Peru products as easily as Made In China ones. Better yet, they probably will not cost as much. Better still, we can sell our own fancy capital equipment or whatever to the Peruvians to help their nation’s economy grow. Better still, we give Alan Garcia, who takes office July 28, a good hand to deal with. Best of all, we undermine Hugo Chavez and Evo Morales, both of whom want nothing more than to trash and isolate and rob Peru.

Not a chance, now.

VIVA PERU!