Peru

  • Nov 21
  • 7 min read

Expansion of criminal activity will continue in Peru

Organised crime is becoming increasingly embedded in different levels of the state and society

Peru
  • Nov 18
  • 2 min read

China-US rivalry will prove divisive in Latin America

The opening of Peru's Chancay port last week highlighted China's regional role but Argentina may swim against the tide

Latin America
  • Nov 5
  • 2 min read

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 America
  • Oct 22
  • 2 min read

Toledo conviction will deepen Peru corruption worries

Former President Alejandro Toledo has been convicted of corruption in a case involving other past and present leaders

Peru
  • Oct 15
  • 7 min read

New 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

Peru
  • Sep 16
  • 7 min read

Peru'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

Peru
  • Sep 12
  • 2 min read

Fujimori 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

Peru
  • Aug 14
  • 7 min read

Peru 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

Peru
  • Jul 19
  • 7 min read

Fujimori candidacy will bring controversies in Peru

Octogenarian former President Alberto Fujimori is set to seek the presidency again in 2026, according to his daughter

Peru