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Utah lawmakers and business leaders connected with Peruvian counterparts this week.

The Utah trade mission in Peru happened in conjunction with the recent launch of Delta's direct flights between Salt Lake City and Lima.

Utah Senate President Stuart Adams was honored by Peru's Congress.

LIMA — For nearly two centuries, the United States has enjoyed diplomatic relationships with Peru.

But events in recent days are penning a defining chapter in bilateral relations between the two regions — particularly for Utah.

On Thursday, a delegation of high-ranking, bipartisan Utah government and business leaders joined scores of Peruvians and Peruvian Americans (including many living in the Beehive State) on Delta Air Lines’ inaugural direct overnight flight from Salt Lake City to Lim

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