Peruvian Politics Archives - Americas Quarterly

Peru’s Brewing Migration Storm

As Peru’s deeply unpopular Congress erodes democracy, its citizens are increasingly voting with their feet. Washington can prevent a bigger outflow.

A broad look at what’s behind political instability in Peru and what it means for the country’s democracy and the economy

The extended political crisis is leading to more poverty, postponed investments and the risk of an even worse downturn.

A former finance minister argues for a middle ground as the crisis endures.

The president isn’t helping, but taxes and social issues lead a longer list of challenges.

Fears of a radical shift by Peru’s president are misplaced, but lack of direction remains a problem.

How to explain the administration’s oddly quiet start – and what to expect in the months ahead.

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.

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

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

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

The absence of stable political parties is destabilizing democracies throughout Latin America.

COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.