I found another interested article that describes about the behavior of Peruvian people that I would say is the major popular, public, main, and massive religious practice in South and Latin America – the Catholicism.
The Peruvian government is closely allied with the Catholic Church. Article 50 of the Constitution recognizes the Catholic Church's role as "an important element in the historical, cultural, and moral development of the nation."
Our religious practice is not only about faith, I would say it is about remuneration and power, and my honest opinion there is a distortion on how catholic population sees the connection to God. Catholic clergy and laypersons receive state remuneration in addition to the stipends paid to them by the Church. This applies to the country's 52 bishops, as well as to some priests whose ministries are located in towns and villages along the borders. In addition each diocese receives a monthly institutional subsidy from the Government. An agreement signed with the Vatican in 1980 grants the Catholic Church special status in Peru. The Catholic Church receives preferential treatment in education, tax benefits, immigration of religious workers, and other areas, in accordance with the agreement. So Christianity could be considered the dominant religion of Peru.
Although the Constitution states that there is freedom of religion, the law mandates that all schools, public and private, impart religious education as part of the curriculum throughout the education process (primary and secondary). Catholicism is the only religion taught in public schools. In addition, Catholic religious symbols are found in all government buildings and public places.
Even there are another religious groups, the power of Catholicism is so strong that, in my opinion, will be always consider as political issue (the proof in the legal issues describe lines above).
Thanks a lot.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Peru