If I buy an iPhone in the US, could I use it in other country?

Hi.
I wanna buy an iPhone 5S at the on line store, but I live in Peru (South America). The reason is that in the on line store is cheaper and a relative is coming soon from US to Peru. So, if I buy an iPhone in that way will it be unlocked and ready for use with a local mobile operator, here in Peru? Or will it be locked and i couldn't use here?
Thanks for your answers!
Daniel

They would need to buy you a T-Mobile model phone from the Apple Store only. There is no guarantee this phone will work with LTE in your country and you would have to send it back to your relative for warranty service.

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