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Pedro Castillo Isn’t Out of Danger

Peru’s president survived Congress’s attempt to impeach him, but only for now.

A nationalist turn among Peru’s right-wing parties — and some sectors of the population — points to increasing polarization.

AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.

Reframing the country’s successes and failures is critical to preserving hard-won gains, says Mauricio Cárdenas.

Shining Path leader Abimael Guzmán’s death gives Pedro Castillo an opportunity to condemn the violent left.

With his Cabinet appointments, Peru’s new president may have planted the seeds of his own failure.

A conversation on the people surrounding Castillo and the rocky landscape he’ll face as president.

Puppet master or liability? Everyone has questions about Vladimir Cerrón.

The election of a socialist marks the end of an era for Peru – but the obstacles to implement his changes are as present as before.

A vast, ancient gap in living standards helps explain the presidential frontrunner’s appeal.

Peru’s economy has long been largely safe from its unstable politics. The April 11 election could change that.

The rise and fall of a powerful governor allegedly shows the influence of criminal groups.

A decades-old stigma against anything appearing leftist may be a factor in April’s presidential election.

A runoff on June 6 pitted one of Peru’s most recognized politicians against one of its least.

The 76-year-old centrist technocrat will have to deal with a combative Congress and reeling electorate.