Peru

Corruption claims against the former president may also undermine the incumbent, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

As in Brazil, the political elite as a whole is being affected, increasing public distrust

Falling approval ratings will undermine the government's ability to get things done, producing a vicious circle

Continuing fallout from Odebrecht's bribery charges will hit both the government and growth prospects

Bribery investigations may affect many political figures, undermining credibility and popularity

Fallout from the Brazilian Car Wash corruption probe will hit the Peruvian establishment as bribery investigations begin

The move by the opposition majority in Congress points to long-term difficulties for the government

A state of emergency may focus efforts on water shortages but new infrastructure is needed in the face of climate change