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Cultural Property

Memorandum of understanding signed at Washington June 9, 1997; entered into force June 9, 1997.  With appendix.

Agreement amending and extending the memorandum of understanding.  Effected by exchange of notes at Lima March 22, 2002; entered into force March 22, 2002.

Agreement amending and extending the memorandum of understanding. Effected by exchange of notes at Lima May 23 and 28, 2007; entered into force May 28, 2007.

Agreement amending and extending the memorandum of understanding. Effected by exchange of notes at Lima May 30 and June 6, 2012; entered into force June 6, 2012.

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U.S. Department of State

The Lessons of 1989: Freedom and Our Future