On April 27th, the Peruvian president Alan García, known for his love for mining investment, following his adagium 'el perro del hortelano' - or is there something in it for him as well? - instated a resolución suprema (supreme resolution) to dedicate, from this year onwards, the 5th of June to Peruvian Rum.
Odd, one would say, Peru is better known for its pisco, isn't it? Its national drink is the pisco sour, right? True that! That's why, according to García, Peruvians should devote more attention to this drink that has recently conquered the international market and has acquired a reputation for its high quality.
It is very clear, though, that García is using the national rum day as a shameless diversion for the anniversary of the tragic events at Bagua, where on June, 5th, 2009 33 police offers and indigenous people lost their lives. Join others in denouncing this despicable act (which, so I've been told, is almost impossible to overrule) and say NO to Peruvian rum day!
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