Peru

  • Jan 31, 2018
  • 2 min read

Fujimorista divisions may not be permanent in Peru

Kenji Fujimori has been expelled from Fuerza Popular, the party led by his sister Keiko

Peru
  • Jan 22, 2018
  • 7 min read

Fujimori's release may divide his followers in Peru

The former president's pardon could help keep the incumbent in office by splitting the Fujimorista party in Congress

Peru
  • Jan 22, 2018
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Papal visit to Latin America will not boost fervour

The pope's visit to Peru was more successful than his trip to Chile but the long-term impact will be minimal

Latin America
  • Jan 10, 2018
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Cabinet changes will not salvage Peru's Kuczynski

The president announced a new cabinet yesterday, but the changes will not paper over weaknesses or party splits

Peru
  • Jan 2, 2018
  • 7 min read

Peru's Kuczynski may survive but critically weakened

The president is to appoint a new cabinet after resignations following his pardon for former President Alberto Fujimori

Peru
  • Dec 27, 2017
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Fujimori pardon will backfire on Kuczynski in Peru

The president has pardoned the former leader in an apparent quid pro quo after narrowly avoiding impeachment

Peru
  • Dec 22, 2017
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Kuczynski survives but pressures continue in Peru

The president has seen off an impeachment threat but his position is delicate

Peru
  • Dec 19, 2017
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Colombia to buck regional defence spend trends in 2018

Among stagnant or falling defence spending regionwide, only Colombia has seen a marked increase

Latin America