A total of 25 Peruvian officials are participating in the training course "Implementation of the Law on Crimes against Cultural Heritage," organized by the
U.S. Embassy in Peru, with the support of experts from the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The training, which will last until May 19, is conducted within the framework of the Agreement for the Protection of Cultural Heritage, which in 2022 had been in force for 25 years.
Thanks to this agreement, the United States has returned more than 2,000 heritage objects to Peru.
On Tuesday, a ceremony to return seven additional pieces —including three colonial paintings— took place at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Said artifacts were recovered thanks to the work of FBI and HSI agents, who participate in the training course.
The course has featured Eric Catalfamo, Director of the Cultural Heritage Center in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and responsible for supervising the U.S. Government's policy on programs to protect and preserve the cultural heritage with partners from all over the world.
Visit to Pedro de Osma Museum
On May 18,
International Museum Day, course participants will visit the Lima-based Pedro de Osma Museum, to deepen their knowledge of colonial art and learn more about the importance of its preservation in the face of the risks of the illegal art market.
Participants will receive their certificates at the closing ceremony scheduled for May 19.
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Published: 5/17/2023