Peru‘s been on a wild ride in recent years. In the 80’s, the country had an increasing security threat from the “Shining Path” coinciding with a financial debacle.

The 90’s were spent with the popular authoritarian Alberto Fujimori. Now it’s back to the 80’s president again Alan Garcia.

Jesse Hardman just returned from a year in Peru, Jesse’s a radio journalist who long time listeners to this program might remember as our World Cup commentator in the two World Cups.

Jesse was a Knight International Journalism fellow in Peru. The Knight fellowship sends US media professionals to key countries where they can make a difference.