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Laura Bush Does Peru: Toilets for the People!

November 28th, 2008 · Comments Off · Earthquakes, Money, Economics, Politics

Laura Bush had an interesting itinerary this past weekend in Peru. I think it merits more public attention than does her husband’s hobnobbing with APEC leaders at the final summit meeting. Laura Bush looks on as aid worker demonstrates how to decontaminate drinking water in earthquake zone (San Clemente, Peru, Nov. 21) Of note: (1) [...]

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More APEC Poncho Outtakes: Bush & Friends Do the Free Trade Boogie

November 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Money, Economics, Politics

Now it’s U.S. President George W. Bush in his APEC poncho get-up that’s driving traffic to expat blogs like An American in Lima.

Never say I don’t oblige. These shots are all originals by El Fotografo, taken on Nov. 23. I let EF write the captions this time. (You can tell by the sexist joke above that EF wrote it, not me.) If you are going to reproduce the photos on your web site, please give him the proper credit line (photo c. Jorge Vera 2008) and link to this site.

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Bush Stifles Urge to Wring Asian Leaders’ Necks at Summit (Just Kidding)

November 24th, 2008 · 4 Comments · Money, Economics, Politics

Bush towers over Japanese leader Taro Aso (L) and Korea’s Lee Myung-Bak (R), at the Official Group Photo for the APEC Leaders’ Summit, Nov. 23, Lima, Peru;  photo c. Jorge Vera 2008 El Fotografo snagged this photo of U.S. President George Bush making an incriminating gesture with his hands behind the Japanese and Korean leaders [...]

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(Not) Trailing Bush at the APEC

November 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Food & Dining, Money, Economics, Politics

The Texas cowbow-turned-El Chalan, APEC Leaders’ Summit, Nov. 23, 2008; photo c. Jorge Vera It was 4 p.m. on the final day of the APEC Summit, and most of the leaders and the journalists had left the Minstry of Defense building where the summit had been held. El Fotógrafo and I were huddled in a cubicle [...]

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Waiter, There’s an APEC Fly in My Ceviche Classico!

November 20th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Food & Dining, Money, Economics, Politics

By Barbara R. Drake, with photos by Jorge Vera Ceviche Fuerza Asiatica, from Pescados Capitales, Lima, Peru Call it haute cuisine with a political bite. That’s what some foreign dignitaries are tucking into at a top eatery in Lima this week, when the APEC Leader’s Summit concludes with a special focus on the world economic [...]

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Peru Police Arrest Man with 36 Grenades (for APEC?)

November 18th, 2008 · 8 Comments · Money, Economics, Politics

Just two days ago, El Fotografo and I were talking with El Hijo about the beefed-up security for the APEC Summit, which concludes this week in Lima. “Are terrorists going to kill the presidents?” EH asked, as we drove by the LarcoMar shopping mall in Miraflores, which was swarming with police. “Probably not,” I told [...]

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Best Cevicherias & Seafood Restaurants in Lima: Where to Dine During APEC Week

November 15th, 2008 · 12 Comments · Food & Dining, Money, Economics, Politics

An American in Lima recommends… Seafood and rice at La Mar La Mar (Av. La Mar 770, Miraflores; 421-3365): Gaston Acurio’s chic cevicheria is sure to be on many APEC dignitaries’ “must eat at” lists. There’s always a line at this trendsetting restaurant, so expect even longer waits during APEC week. La Mar’s head chef [...]

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Cootie-free APEC Eating Zones in Lima

November 13th, 2008 · Comments Off · Food & Dining, Money, Economics, Politics

The final week of the APEC summit begins next Monday, and that means thousands of hungry delegates and heads of state will be seeking good places to eat in Lima. Peru’s capital city may be home to the best cusine in South America, but not all its restaurants are up to par. In fact, some [...]

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