Peru’s Chaotic Election — and Some Reasons for Hope
While the country’s politics remain in poor shape, the June 7 runoff offers a new opportunity to rethink the future.
AQ Podcast | Peru Election: The End of Stability?
Former Finance Minister Luis Miguel Castilla on Peru’s contested vote, and whether the country’s economic resilience can survive it.
A New Test for Peru’s Economic Resilience
A runoff between Fujimori and Sánchez, if confirmed, will put the country’s famous macroeconomic stability at risk, a former finance minister writes.
REACTION: Peru Braces for a Polarizing Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez appear headed to a high-stakes runoff on June 7 after the first-round vote indicated critical new dynamics.
Peru: Meet the Candidates 2026
Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in a polarizing runoff on June 7, with crime and protracted political instability top of mind for voters.
Peru’s Political Instability Enters a New Chapter Under Balcázar
José María Balcázar is tasked with ensuring a smooth government transition on July 28, an expert writes.
REACTION: Peru Removes Another President
The nation’s Congress voted to oust José Jerí, underscoring the instability that will shape the first round of general elections on April 12.
Peru: A 2026 Snapshot
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
REACTION: Peru’s Congress Ousts Boluarte
Boluarte was removed amid surging crime and José Jerí, formerly President of Congress, was sworn in to complete her term ending in July 2026.
Photo Essay: The Melting Glaciers Releasing Heavy Metals
High in Peru’s Andes, communities and scientists are racing against time to mitigate one more calamity wrought by climate change.
Peru: A 2025 Snapshot
AQ tracks political and economic trends to watch and key indicators in 2025.
AQ Podcast | Chancay Port and the China-U.S. Battle in Latin America
A former finance minister brings a big-picture perspective on what the Chancay port really means for Latin America.
Can Peru Stay Neutral in the U.S.-China Trade War?
Even as the country expands its ties with Beijing through the new Chancay port, Trump may find it inconvenient to pick a fight with Peru.
Peru’s Anti-Law Enforcement Turn Is a Threat to Regional Stability
International pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.
AQ Podcast | A Surprising Case for Optimism in Peru
A former finance minister on how the country could make the most of high copper prices and new ports coming online soon

