Why Dina Boluarte Could Make it to 2026
The disorganization of Peru's political class could keep the president in office until 2026.
For many following from abroad, the news coming out of Peru between November 2022 and February 2023 raised the possibility that Dina Boluarte—who took over as president following the December impeachment of former President Pedro Castillo—might last only a few months in office. The former vice president was facing constant, escalating protests calling either for her resignation, or for Congress to approve early elections as soon as possible, long before the end in 2026 of the term she inherited from Castillo. That pressure seems to have vanished. Protests hit a peak in January and...
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