News from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor

The 200-year relationship between Peru and the United States is strong in our state. Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson spoke on the important milestone and read an official proclamation in the Capitol Rotunda. More than 45,000 Peruvians call Utah home and it is one of only three career consulates established in our state.

Lt. Gov. Henderson spoke to Consuls General and other political and business leaders from all over the world. These diplomats represent their home country’s economic, community and cultural interests while living here in the U.S. This gathering was an opportunity to share stories, ask questions and learn from one another.