Ollanta Humala sworn in as Peru's President

Ollanta Humala was officially sworn in as the president of Peru today, taking over the reins of one of the world's fastest-growing economies as poor voters. Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was present at the ceremony Lima, after arriving to the city last night.

Humala promised to include the poor in the country's economic boom. He also promised to keep key economic policies in place while providing a minimum pension for all Peruvians over 65, taxing the windfall profits of mining companies and raising the minimum wage.

"We want the term 'social exclusion' to disappear from our language and lives forever," Humala said in his first speech after being sworn in as the leader of one of the world's fastest-growing economies. "Economic growth and social inclusion will march together."

This afternoon, Fernández de Kirchner - alongside 14 other presidents - were present at the formal mass, speech and reception given by the new Peruvian president.

The Argentine head of State, will also take part in a meeting with the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR).

Outgoing president Alan García did not attend the ceremony, an action that was previously informed by officials.

All Latin America presidents were present at the ceremony, apart from Venezuela's Hugo Chávez and Paraguay's Fernando Lugo due to health issues.