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LDS leader Russell M. Nelson focuses on helping children and the poor in meetings with Peru’s president, members as South American tour continues

Three days into his South American tour and Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, already has met with thousands of members and one very important nonmember: Peru’s reformist president, Martín Vizcarra.

Nelson described his talks Saturday with Vizcarra as “an extraordinary privilege,” according to a church news release. “He was very warm and gracious — welcoming.”

The visiting Latter-day Saint delegation detailed for their host the Utah-based faith’s humanitarian efforts in his country with an emphasis on youngsters.

“The president … is aware … that we are trying to reach the poor people in Peru, helping them with the things they need," Enrique R.