on Monday indicated that there are many American businesspeople interested in investing in different areas of Peru, such as infrastructure and mining, among other sectors.
Likewise, the diplomat highlighted that 2026 will mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian diplomatic relations.
The envoy specified that both countries are working "shoulder to shoulder" on different matters, both in Lima and in other parts of the South American country, in aspects such as trade, security, environmental protection, and education.
Syptak-Ramnath indicated that trade is a very important aspect as well, since the U.S. is currently our country's second-largest trading partner, but that they can do more together.
“Before arriving in Peru, I met with many American businesspeople, and they are very interested in investing in Peru in infrastructure, mining, ports, as well as in healthcare, digital connectivity, and various areas," she said in Spanish-language remarks to RPP Noticias.
Regarding upcoming investment, she mentioned that Amazon, through one of its subsidiaries, will soon announce a connectivity program in many South American regions, including Peru, since it will allow the population to rely on better Internet access.
Anti-drug fight
On the other hand, the U.S. diplomat pointed out that they are working on anti-drugs efforts in various part of Peru, not only in terms of eradication but also supporting people in generating new development opportunities.
The diplomat argued that crime is currently transnational. She added that it is necessary to work together at the regional level, not only bilaterally, to confront illegal logging and mining.
"We are stronger if we work together," she remarked.
Law on NGOs
Regarding the decision approved at Congress for greater supervision of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the U.S. ambassador argued that said entities have a crucial role in any democracy.
She added that the Embassy works with them hand-in-hand through USAID, which has an annual budget of US$60 million.
"We cannot do our job here without strong NGOs here that can function," said Syptak-Ramnath, who ruled out any interference in that regard.
Lastly, she noted that Peruvians must decide on laws to ensure transparency in the functioning of these organizations, but under policies that work. Thus, it is important to "sit down and talk" with them so as to guarantee transparency in their duties.