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Croatian-Peruvians had humble beginnings in Peru, but have progressed greatly from then. Many became renowned in Peru's already successful fishing industry and others were able to obtain steady jobs in other trades.
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PERÚ, Empresa
Peruana de Servicios Editoriales S. A. EDITORA.
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alleys were constructed there, and soon all over the city.
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