Peru

The president faces impeachment in connection with the wide-ranging Odebrecht scandal

The president will appear before a congressional commission following claims of payments by Odebrecht

The arrests of five leading business figures will again focus attention on political corruption

Voter dissatisfaction with the economy and widespread corruption will be key factors in many elections

The president has denied allegations of receiving campaign contributions from the construction company

The Spanish newspaper El Pais has published a report on alleged corrupt activities via Andorra

Economies regionwide look set for slow but steady growth; the political arena may be more turbulent

The government hopes to encourage new mining investments despite a range of obstacles