At Peru Protests’ Epicenter, Rage—And a Sense of Betrayal
Stumbles by the new government are aggravating unrest in rural areas and providing opportunity for future authoritarians.
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.
REACTION: Peru’s Castillo Arrested After Failed Self-Coup; What’s Next?
Dina Boluarte is the new president of Peru, after Castillo’s impeachment.
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.
AQ Podcast: How Evangelicals Are Transforming Politics in Latin America
An overview of evangelical Christianity in politics in the region – past, present and future.
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.
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
AQ Podcast: From El Salvador to Mexico and Brazil, Democracies Under Pressure
What the region can do about a new authoritarian impulse, with HRW’s Tamara Taraciuk Broner.
Winners and Losers in Latin America’s Commodities Market
Markets are weighing the short- and long-term consequences of the war in Ukraine.
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.
OECD: Still a Long Road Ahead for Argentina, Brazil and Peru
Economists weigh in on what membership in the “club of rich nations” could mean for their countries.
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.
Peru’s Evolving Relationship with China
AQ tracks how the country has managed its ties with Beijing.
