Social cleavages have turned politics into a fight for spoils, draining the country’s productive potential, writes a former minister of economy and finance.
Peru
What Caused Peru’s Economic Downfall?
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Alfredo E. Thorne
In Lima, Money Can’t Save You from Loneliness in Old Age
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Andrea Moncada
A new novel follows seniors left behind in a changing city, as they prepare to make a final, radical decision.
How Long Can Peru’s Economy Remain Resilient?
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Luis Miguel Castilla
The extended political crisis is leading to more poverty, postponed investments and the risk of an even worse downturn.
Who Gets to Map Latin America’s Natural World?
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Rachel Remick
A Peruvian artist’s ghostly landscapes raise questions about objectivity and authority in documenting the region’s environment.
Why Dina Boluarte Could Make it to 2026
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Andrea Moncada
The disorganization of Peru's political class could keep the president in office until 2026.
Is This Peru’s “Constitutional Moment”?
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Andrea Moncada
Lacking channels to institutional politics, the country’s unrest won’t necessarily lead to wide-reaching change seen elsewhere.
Democracy Dialogues: A Conversation with Brian Winter
The Americas Quarterly editor-in-chief spoke with AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth about democratic backsliding in Brazil and across Latin America.