
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.

An Unlikely Gift to Peru’s President
Shining Path leader Abimael Guzmán’s death gives Pedro Castillo an opportunity to condemn the violent left.

Is Pedro Castillo’s Presidency Already Doomed?
With his Cabinet appointments, Peru’s new president may have planted the seeds of his own failure.

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 pitted 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.