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Soldiers conduct a patrol on July 22, 2023, in the Salvadorean municipality of Colon, where the MS-13 gang reportedly remains active. 

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The success of El Salvador's counter-crime state of emergency in reducing the country's homicide rate will be hard to replicate, despite the efforts of nearby countries.

The Appeal (and Perils) of Crime Crackdowns in Latin America, Part 1

A demonstrator wearing the Peruvian flag stands in front of police officers forming a barrier with their riot shields near the entrance of the airport in Cusco, Peru, on Jan. 19, 2023.

Economics

Over the next 18 months, the evolution of Peru’s political crisis will largely hinge on constitutional reforms, campaigning for general elections, and the intensification of ongoing protests.

Where Does Peru Go From Here?

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The rise of left-wing governments in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru is largely the result of growing anti-establishment sentiment fueled by economic volatility.

Is Latin America Experiencing Another Leftist Wave?

Protestors clash with the police in Lima, Peru, during a demonstration against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte's government on Jan. 4, 2023. 

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The fallout from Castillo's impeachment will impede his successor's ability to address issues like food instability and rural poverty, portending more disruptive protests. 

Peru's Latest Political Crisis Shows No Sign of Slowing

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Supporters of former Peruvian President Pedro Castillo clash with riot police in Lima on Dec. 11, 2022, during a demonstration demanding Castillo's release and early legislative elections. 

Energy

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Putin Visits Belarus, Peru Sets an Election Date Amid Protests

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Police officers stand guard outside the Lima Prefecture, where Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was allegedly detained after he tried to dissolve Congress, in Lima on Dec. 7, 2022. 

The president's impeachment and arrest are unlikely to do any favors for the country's political stability, or its economic growth.

What Castillo's Power Grab and Quick Ousting Means for Peru

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A miner works at the Kiara copper mine in Chile on June 22, 2021. 

Beijing’s planned infrastructure projects could help Chile, Peru and Brazil weather the global economic slowdown by sustaining Chinese demand for copper and iron ore.

China’s Stimulus Spending Will Buoy South America’s Mining Exports

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Demonstrators block a section of the Pan-American highway during a partial strike of cargo and passenger carriers in Ica, southern Peru, on April 4, 2022.

Mounting anger over rising fuel and food prices will push the government to introduce subsidies, which it will likely seek to pay for by raising taxes on mining firms.

How Inflation-Induced Unrest Will Impact Peru's Political and Business Climate

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Security Challenges in Latin America

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrives at the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly on Sept. 21, 2021, in New York. 

The president's appointment of more moderate officials will widen his support in Congress, though it’ll likely anger the indigenous groups living near Peru’s lucrative mining and oil reserves. 

With a Cabinet Reshuffle, Peru’s Castillo Tries to Free Himself From the Far-Left

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People celebrate in the streets of Tunis after Tunisian President Kais Saied announced the suspension of parliament and the dismissal of the country’s prime minister on July 25, 2021. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended Stratfor articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Government Formation in Tunisia, an Inaugural Crimea Summit

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In this episode, Latin America Analyst Carmen Colosi discusses the business implications of both countries’ increasing lean toward the left. 

Essential Geopolitics: How Shifting Politics in Chile and Peru Will Affect Mining Interests

Peruvian presidential candidate Pedro Castillo speaks during a press conference in Lima on June 15, 2021.

While his narrow electoral win is expected to hold, far-left candidate Pedro Castillo will likely face a constant risk of impeachment upon taking office. 

Election Fraud Claims Will Haunt Peru’s Next President

The Peruvian minister of production announced the launch of more than 30 public-private partnerships, collectively worth more than $9 billion, in a bid to boost the economy, Reuters reported Feb. 28.

Peru: Country Announces Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Economic Activity

The Chinese-owned Las Bambas copper mine in Peru halted production on Feb. 1 as blockades related to ongoing protests over the impeachment and arrest of former President Pedro Castillo have led to shortages of critical supplies, Quartz reported Feb. 2.

Peru: Copper Production Halts at Las Bambas Mine Due to Protests

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte urged lawmakers to move forward with a proposal to advance early general elections from 2026 to October 2023, a motion Congress will debate again on Jan. 30 after it failed on Jan. 27, La Republica reported Jan. 29.

Peru: President Pushes Congress to Move Elections Earlier, Which Would Satisfy Protest Demands

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The United States and 11 other countries -- Barbados, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru and Uruguay -- formally launched discussions on the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP), according to a Jan. 27 joint declaration by the 12 countries.

Americas: 12 Countries Launch U.S.-Led Talks to Boost Economic Ties

Lawmakers from the leftist parties Peru Libre, Cambio Democratico and Peru Democratico signed a motion seeking to impeach Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, who has just completed her first month in the position, on the basis of "permanent moral incapacity," La Republica reported Jan. 26. 

Peru: Leftist Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against President 

The governors of Peru's southern Apurimac and Puno regions called for the resignation of new President Dina Boluarte on Jan. 12 after a week of violent clashes between police forces and anti-Boluarte protesters in southern Peru resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 people, La Republics reported Jan. 13.

Peru: Governors and Civil Society Organizations Call for Boluarte's Resignation

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte began discussions with Congress on Dec. 14 to move up elections and thereby “shorten the time frame” of her tenure, which began last week after her predecessor Pedro Castillo was impeached and arrested following an attempted power grab, La Republica has reported. 

Peru: Government Considering Holding General Elections in 2023

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte announced she will submit a constitutional amendment to Congress seeking to advance general elections to April 2024 from 2026, La Republica reported Dec. 12.

Peru: President Calls for Early Elections in 2024 as Protests Continue

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Peru is the third-largest country in South America, located on the west coast of the continent, just south of the equator. The country has three main geographic zones: the Andean highlands, the desert coast and the largely unpopulated Peruvian Amazon.    Pre-colonial civilization in Peru was centered on the rugged Andean highlands, where most of Peru's natural riches – including gold, silver and hydrocarbons – are concentrated. The arrival of European colonists and maritime transport focused economic and political activity on the coast, and eventually created the modern state of Peru, with Lima as its capital. This metropolitan area produces more than 50 percent of Peru's gross domestic product (GDP) and is home to a third of the nation's population.    With the Andes protecting Peru's coastal core, Peru's biggest external threats have come from the north, the south and the sea. Although Peru has had border disputes with both neighbors Ecuador and Colombia, Peru's main rivalry is with Chile. In the late 1800s, Peru and Chile fought the War of the Pacific. During that war, Chile seized large portions of the Bolivian and Peruvian Atacama Desert using its significantly more powerful navy.    But Peru's biggest challenges by far come from its internal security situation. Deep ethno-linguistic divides between European descendants and Aymara, Quechua and other Andean communities are exacerbated by rugged terrain and poor infrastructure. As a result, civil unrest is pervasive and frequently violent.    At the same time, Peru is the native home of the coca plant, which brings regional drug trafficking networks deep into the heart of Peru in pursuit of cocaine supplies. In turn, this fuels drug related violence and funds armed rebel groups.    Despite these challenges, Peru has seen significant growth in recent years. However its basic geography will give the country an internal focus for the foreseeable future. 

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Peru: Country Announces Public-Private Partnerships to Boost Economic Activity

Peru: Copper Production Halts at Las Bambas Mine Due to Protests

Peru: President Pushes Congress to Move Elections Earlier, Which Would Satisfy Protest Demands

Americas: 12 Countries Launch U.S.-Led Talks to Boost Economic Ties

Peru: Leftist Lawmakers Submit Impeachment Motion Against President

Peru: Governors and Civil Society Organizations Call for Boluarte's Resignation

Peru: Government Considering Holding General Elections in 2023

Peru: President Calls for Early Elections in 2024 as Protests Continue

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