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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.
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AQ Podcast: An X-Ray of Peru’s Tinderbox
A broad look at what’s behind political instability in Peru and what it means for the country’s democracy and the economy
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How Long Can Peru’s Economy Remain Resilient?
The extended political crisis is leading to more poverty, postponed investments and the risk of an even worse downturn.
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AQ Podcast: Peru’s Crossroads
A former finance minister argues for a middle ground as the crisis endures.
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Peru’s Troubles Go Well Beyond Castillo
The president isn’t helping, but taxes and social issues lead a longer list of challenges.
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What to Make of Peru’s Latest Crisis Under Castillo
Fears of a radical shift by Peru’s president are misplaced, but lack of direction remains a problem.
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AQ Podcast: The Mystery of Pedro Castillo, Peru’s President
How to explain the administration’s oddly quiet start – and what to expect in the months ahead.
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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.
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What’s With All the Imperial Spanish Flags in Peru (and Elsewhere)?
A nationalist turn among Peru’s right-wing parties — and some sectors of the population — points to increasing polarization.
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Is Pedro Castillo’s Presidency Already Doomed?
With his Cabinet appointments, Peru’s new president may have planted the seeds of his own failure.
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What to Expect from Pedro Castillo
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.
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“Terruqueo” and Peru’s Fear of the Left
A decades-old stigma against anything appearing leftist may be a factor in April’s presidential election.
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Can Francisco Sagasti Hold Peru Together?
The 76-year-old centrist technocrat will have to deal with a combative Congress and reeling electorate.
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Peru’s Problem Is Bigger Than Not Having a President
The absence of stable political parties is destabilizing democracies throughout Latin America.
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Vizcarra May Survive. But Peru’s Politics Look Fragile.
COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.