SALT LAKE CITY — The United States and Peru have had diplomatic relations for 200 years, and Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson gathered with leaders of Utah’s Peruvian community this week to mark the anniversary.
Simultaneously, Gov. Spencer Cox issued a declaration marking the bicentennial of Peruvian-U.S. ties, lauding the contributions of Peruvians in Utah. The Peruvian government operates a consulate in Salt Lake City to serve the expatriate population from the South American nation, which consular officials think ranges from 25,000 to 30,000 people.
The declaration “recognizes the valuable contribution of Utah’s Peruvian community, highlighting its culture, entrepreneurial spirit and civic values, which contribute to the economic and social development of the state,” the consulate said in a statement…