Peru

  • Mar 1, 2018
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Odebrecht payments will roil Peru's political spectrum

The Brazilian construction firm admitted illegal campaign payments to many leading politicians, the president included

Peru
  • Feb 20, 2018
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Fujimori trial may further deepen divisions in Peru

The recently pardoned former president is to face trial on new human rights charges stemming from 1992

Peru
  • Feb 19, 2018
  • 7 min read

Peru's growth will disappoint again this year

Despite a likely increase in mining activity based on higher prices, growth will not return to the highs of past years

Peru
  • Feb 6, 2018
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Drug policy remains key to Peru-US bilateral agenda

The US secretary of state has admitted in Lima that more must be done to tackle the drug demand side

Peru
  • Feb 5, 2018
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Visit is unlikely to repair Latin America-US ties

The US secretary of state is focusing his regional tour on strategy towards Venezuela in particular

Latin America
  • Jan 31, 2018
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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
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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
  • 2 min read

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