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Peru state of emergency will raise rights concerns
President Dina Boluarte has declared a state of emergency in three districts to deal with rising crime
PeruSecond-half economic recovery will be muted in Peru
The economy contracted by 0.5% year-on-year in the first half of 2023
PeruPreliminary Peru data point to fall into recession
Preliminary data suggest a contraction of around 1% in June, suggesting a second quarter in negative territory
PeruBoluarte will fail to regain lost ground in Peru
The president's Independence Day speech failed to offer initiatives that might improve her dismal approval ratings
PeruBoluarte speech will not appease public anger in Peru
President Dina Boluarte's Independence Day speech promised anti-crime measures but no boost for political credibility
PeruNew Congress leaders will raise further doubts in Peru
Alejandro Soto has been elected as the new Congress president by a wide-ranging alliance of convenience
PeruConciliatory Boluarte will make few gains in Peru
The president has called for dialogue following largely peaceful national protests on July 19
PeruDwindling Peru protests will not achieve their aims
Around 21,000 demonstrators marched in the capital yesterday in support of demands including early elections
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