Peru
Expansion of criminal activity will continue in Peru
Organised crime is becoming increasingly embedded in different levels of the state and society
PeruNew mining projects may be slow to develop in Peru
Investments in new mining projects have been slowing in recent years although interest in lithium is now rising
PeruPeru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic
The government is predicting annual GDP growth of some 3% over the 2025-28 period after a forecast 3.2% this year
PeruPeru coca cultivation will shift to more remote areas
Reports that coca cultivation diminished last year may be due to the fact that it is moving to less accessible areas
PeruFujimori candidacy will bring controversies in Peru
Octogenarian former President Alberto Fujimori is set to seek the presidency again in 2026, according to his daughter
PeruRights moves will further tarnish Peru government
The president faces charges in the International Criminal Court, even as Congress curbs past human rights prosecutions
PeruPeru's Boluarte will focus on China relations
President Dina Boluarte is due to visit China later this month, ahead of President Xi Jinping's November Peru visit
PeruJudicial woes will fuel corruption concerns in Peru
The chief public prosecutor has been removed amid growing problems in the judicial system
PeruPeru's growth will remain sluggish this year
Government forecasts of 3% growth this year look highly optimistic after a small contraction last year
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