When Politics and Crime Collided in Peru
The rise and fall of a powerful governor allegedly shows the influence of criminal groups.
Meet the Candidates: Peru
A runoff on June 6 will pit one of Peru’s most recognized politicians against one of its least.
Can Francisco Sagasti Hold Peru Together?
The 76-year-old centrist technocrat will have to deal with a combative Congress and reeling electorate.
Peru’s Problem Is Bigger Than Not Having a President
The absence of stable political parties is destabilizing democracies throughout Latin America.
What Just Happened in Peru? Understanding Vizcarra’s Sudden Impeachment
Expect more populism ahead in one of the world’s hardest-hit countries by COVID-19.
What Went Right (and Wrong) in Latin America’s Anti-Corruption Fight
Three case studies analyze very different efforts to combat corruption. Their lessons are key for progress today.
Vizcarra May Survive. But Peru’s Politics Look Fragile.
COVID-19 and economic crisis haven’t stopped a dubious push for impeachment.
How Latin Americans Are Using Pensions as a COVID-19 Lifeline
In Chile, Peru and elsewhere, governments are loosening regulations on pension withdrawals. What are the risks?
Peru Squandered Its Early COVID Advantages. Here’s How It Can Recover.
Less red tape and more public-private cooperation would help Peru beat back the virus.
The Health Crisis is Changing Peruvian Politics
Enjoying popular support, Peru’s president is flirting with progressive politics.
AQ Podcast: Colombia and Peru’s Struggle to Protect Venezuelans
Advocates on the ground say the pandemic is leaving migrants vulnerable not just to infection, but to xenophobia and hunger too.
The Backlash to Venezuelan Migration Is Here
Even before the coronavirus, Peru and other countries were seeing greater xenophobia — with an uncertain impact on politics.
Inside the dramatic turnaround that made Colombia’s second city a model for water management.
MEDELLÍN— For much of the 20th century, the Medellín River was an open sewer, collecting the untreated human and industrial waste of the Aburrá Valley. Stretching through the valley’s center, Medellín — a fast-growing city with a reputation for entrepreneurship— turned its collective back and closed its collective nose. Warehouses and rail tracks buffered the city from the rank … Read more
Peru’s President Wants Voters to Clean House. Will His Gamble Pay Off?
Vizcarra’s move reflects his political savvy, but carries risk.
El fiscal solitario que intentó construir un “Lava Jato” en el Amazonas
En este reporte especial, AQ examina como fiscales fuera del foco de los medios nacionales batallan con amenazas, sabotage – y a menudo, fracaso.
