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Peruvians unhappy with Lori Berenson's holiday parole (video)

While Americans may sympathize with the plight of Lori Berenson, who returned to the US today on parole from her 20-year prison sentence in Peru, Peruvians still see her as a terrorist.
Lori Berenson home for the holidays for the first time in 16 years

Lori Berenson, convicted of terrorism in Peru, arrived home in New York for the first time since 1995. Lori Berenson was accompanied by her 2-year-old son.
Peru swears in new president: Who is Ollanta Humala?

Peru's new President Ollanta Humala is a former Army officer who once led a rebellion. He faces the task of maintaining rapid economic growth while diffusing growing social unrest.
Lori Berenson, convicted American terrorist, sent back to Peru prison

Lori Berenson was released on parole three months ago. But the mother of a 15-month old was sent back to prison Wednesday, after a judge in Peru struck down her parole. Berenson has served 15 years of a 20-year sentence. She was convicted of aiding Peruvian leftist rebels.
To quell protests, Peru suspends Amazon investment laws

Indigenous groups say government is just trying to stop efforts to protect jungle from oil and logging development. More protests are planned today.
Peru sees shadowy hand of Chávez – everywhere

Peru's Congress is investigating new Bolivarian 'fair-trade' groups. Are they funded by Venezuela?