In 2008，the third consecutive year in power，Garcia continued the reform of decentralization and other ones，reshuffled the cabinet and persisted in fighting against corruption. His dialogues with various social forces including the leftist got strengthened. With regard to the economy，various measures were adopted by the government to stop inflation and growth rate remained relatively high. Social situation was basically stable despite of constant social conflicts and unresolved contradictions，inherent of the society. On the diplomatic front，Peru took an active role in promoting the Latin American integration process，propagating free trade policies while hosting the APEC and initiated FTA negotiations with various countries and regions.