A new presidential decree permits hanceforth the immigration of refugees into Peru on condition that 2,000 sol (approximately $800) is deposited with the Government for each immigrant. The decree provides that the deposit is to be repaid to the immigrant after the years of uninterrupted residence, providing he can prove that he is financially well established and is able to take care of himself and his family.
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