The regional election in 2010 reflects the deeply-rooted political fragmentation in Peru. Susana Villarán of the left was elected Mayor of Lima. The APRA party suffered from scandals，but gained some a progress for the upcoming presidential election by selecting a presidential candidate. A political crisis broke out due to an investigation of violations against human rights，leading to a reshuffle of the cabinet. Peru gained a strong economic recovery in 2010，which resulted in a remarkable improvement of trade and financial performance. Public security was a major concern. The country was confronted with challenges in combating drug traffic and violent crimes. Diplomatically Peru focused attention to boost the bilateral relations with the United States and China. In addition it sought to cement its ties with Brazil and Asian countries such as Japan and Korea.