Peru
Latin America’s lithium hopes may prove exaggerated
Accounting for a large share of known reserves, much of the region is hoping for an economic boost from lithium demand
Latin AmericaToledo conviction will deepen Peru corruption worries
Former President Alejandro Toledo has been convicted of corruption in a case involving other past and present leaders
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
PeruFujimori death will complicate Keiko’s Peru ambitions
The former president died yesterday, months after his plans to seek a new presidential term in 2026 were announced
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
PeruFujimori presidential bid will face obstacles in Peru
Former President Alberto Fujimori, aged 85 and convicted of various crimes, plans to seek the presidency again in 2026
PeruRights moves will further tarnish Peru government
The president faces charges in the International Criminal Court, even as Congress curbs past human rights prosecutions
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