More and more people are getting Peruvian citizenship. I remember when I got mine a couple years ago, people questioned me about it. My motivates weren't the best, but some of the people had been in Peru for much longer than I had and swore that they'd never get citizenship, but things changed.
I think the elections of 2011 caused people to get citizenship. They wanted to vote because they were scared of the outcome. While getting citizenship from a first world country, like England, France, or Spain is one thing, I really don't understand why first world citizens get third world citizenship.
When I was in the naturalisation office I had to deal with idiots who told me I HAD to change my name, yet a friend of mine didn't. Actually, no man I know has had to change their name, seems like only women do.
In addition, everyone there was there because they were Peruvians born abroad and were trying to get citizenship. This was back in 2008. Now I've been told things have changed.
I know one thing's for sure: my motivates for getting citizenship weren't the best and I'd much rather have citizenship from a first world country: one in Europe would be nice.
Resources: Check out the Ultimate Peru List's recommended ebooks and The LA Jobs List's free list of schools in Peru.
If your home country permits dual-citizenship, and you are likely to be living your life between your home country and Peru, then to me it makes sense to get Peruvian citizenship to cut down on paperwork and bureaucracy long-term, for example to allow being away for a year or two without complications -- i.e. more flexibility in the long run.
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