Peruvian Elections Archives - Americas Quarterly

AQ Podcast: Pedro Castillo Prepares for Peru’s Presidency

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.

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.