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AQ Podcast: Peru’s Crossroads

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

A Way Forward for Peru

Closing social gaps is the only way out of constant crisis, writes a former finance minister.

Peru's Congress removed Pedro Castillo from the presidency on December 7, 2022, and the new President Dina Boluarte faces steep governance challenges.

After Pedro Castillo, What’s Next for Peru?

President Dina Boluarte will confront a familiar set of problems: a hostile Congress and pressing socio-economic challenges.

Former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dissolved Congress on December 7, 2022.

REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?

Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo’s impeachment.

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo gives an emergency press conference in October 2022 following a constitutional accusation from the nation's prosecutor.

Pedro Castillo Still Has a Few Cards to Play

Congress is as determined as ever to remove Peru’s president, but Castillo has a few things working in his favor.

Graphic: Peru’s Young Politicians

AQ looks at indicators measuring youth participation in politics—and profiles leading politicians age 40 and under.

Lima’s New Mayor Resembles a Peruvian Bolsonaro

Rafael López Aliaga’s win reveals a trio of challenges for Peruvian democracy.

Peru’s Troubles Go Well Beyond Castillo

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

The replica of poet César Vallejo's Paris tomb in his hometown of Santiago de Chuco shows the writer's importance in Peru.

The Peruvian Town Haunted By a Famous Poet

In a new film, a young man tries to escape Santiago de Chuco—just like the town’s biggest hero once did.

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.

Peru and Pedro Castillo: An Overview

This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Summit of the Americas. Click here for the full list of countries. Castillo’s lack of political experience has shown since his surprise win in 2021’s tight runoff election. By February, the socially conservative former schoolteacher and member of the far-left Perú Libre party had replaced his cabinet four times. There … Read more