Photo Essay

Photo Essay: In Peru, a Daily Grind Against Inflation

In a poor neighborhood on Lima’s outskirts, supply disruptions and rising prices have residents struggling to afford staples.

By Daniel Becerril |

July 26, 2022

Elena Rodríguez chops vegetables for the community kitchen where she works in Pamplona Alta. Rising food prices have put meat and other proteins out of reach for many.
Daniel Becerril / Reuters

A community kitchen worker chops vegetables to provide low-cost meals to people struggling with inflation and rising food prices.

Photo Essay: In Peru, a Daily Grind Against Inflation

In a poor neighborhood on Lima’s outskirts, supply disruptions and rising prices have residents struggling to afford staples.

How Is Latin America Handling the Inflation Crisis?

From raising central bank rates to subsidizing gas costs, the region is fighting to contain price hikes that hit the poorest hardest.

Redistribute the Windfall from High Oil Prices

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The Americas face multiple and simultaneous challenges in the coming years, ranging from climate change and the competition from the growing economies of China and India to rising crime and narcotics trafficking. These issues have been magnified recently by the severe problems associated with rising oil and food prices.

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