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The Peruvian government suspended all mining activities in the northern district of Pataz for 30 days after illegal miners kidnapped and killed 13 gold mining workers, Reuters reported May 5. 

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

The Peruvian government launched a package of 402 measures to reduce bureaucracy, increase business efficiency and boost investment, Infobae reported March 31.

Peru: Deregulation Push to Marginally Improve Business Environment Despite Lingering Political Risks

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte called a general election for April 12, 2026, La Republica reported on March 25. 

Peru: General Election Announcement Unlikely To Reduce Political Instability Risks

Peru's Congress voted to remove Interior Minister Juan Jose Santivanez from office after deciding that he had failed to adequately tackle an ongoing wave of extortion and violent crime, Reuters reported on March 21.

Peru: Government To Face Unrest and Political Instability Risks Amid Growing Crime Wave

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China's President Xi Jinping participated in the inauguration of Peru's Chancay deep water port alongside Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, El Pais reported on Nov. 14.

Peru, China: Chancay Port Inauguration To Strengthen Beijing’s Influence in Latin America

Multiple legislators are attempting to collect enough signatures to launch impeachment proceedings against President Dina Boluarte on the grounds of moral incapacity and for potentially breaking the law, MercoPress reported on May 14. 

Peru: Opposition Bloc Attempts To Launch Impeachment Motion Against President

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte dismissed charges against her of illegally enriching herself using her position of power as "sexist" and stated that she intends to stay in office until her term concludes in 2026, El Pais reported on March 31.

Peru: Rolexgate Threatens Peruvian President

On March 5, Peruvian lawmakers approved a constitutional reform that will reestablish a bicameral legislature in 2026 by creating a 60-member Senate and enabling the immediate reelection of lawmakers, Bloomberg reported the same day.

Peru: Country Will Revert to a Bicameral Legislative System in 2026

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The 133rd session of the Committee of Ministers at the European Council on May 17 in Strasbourg France. European Union leaders will gather June 27-28  in Brussels for the first European Council summit since the June 6-9 European Parliament elections.

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

The Weekly Rundown: Ukraine and Moldova Begin EU Accession Talks, Peru's President Visits China

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Peruvian President Dina Boluarte delivers an address to lawmakers in Congress on July 28, 2023.

Repeated impeachment efforts against President Boluarte indicate challenges to policymaking and, to a lesser degree, economic conditions, which will likely persist until the end of Boluarte's term in 2026.

Peru's Yearslong Political Crisis Shows Little Sign of Easing

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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and his wife, Begona Gomez, arrive Oct. 5, 2023, at the Carlos V Palace at the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. Sanchez is expected to make an announcement about his political future on April 29 following his surprise decision April 25 to suspend public appearances after a court in Madrid announced an investigation into his wife for alleged influence-peddling and corruption.

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The Weekly Rundown: South American Foreign Ministers Visit China, the Spanish Premier Announces His Political Future

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Flooding on the Rimac River on March 18, 2017, in Chosica, at the foot of the Andes east of Lima, Peru. The current El Nino contributed to floods, crop failure, heat waves and drought across Latin America in 2023, and its effects will persist until it lifts in the second quarter of 2024.

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The current El Nino contributed to floods, crop failure, heat waves and drought across Latin America in 2023, and its effects will persist until it lifts in the second quarter of 2024.

How El Nino Will Impact Latin America in 2024

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Policemen guard the car of Mayor Luis Chonillo after an attack on the official May 15, 2023, in Duran, Ecuador. Governments can take steps to stave off a surge in violence, but for many in the region, such measures will be politically and economically out of reach.

Governments can take steps to stave off a surge in violence, but for many in the region, such measures will be politically and economically out of reach.

Forecasting Latin America's Next Crime Hotspot After Ecuador

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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. 

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.

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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A digital illustration shows the flags of Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Chile and Peru. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

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

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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

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. 

SITUATION REPORTS

Peru: Illegal Mining Violence to Add Further Pressure on the Government Despite Security Measures

Peru: Deregulation Push to Marginally Improve Business Environment Despite Lingering Political Risks

Peru: General Election Announcement Unlikely To Reduce Political Instability Risks

Peru: Government To Face Unrest and Political Instability Risks Amid Growing Crime Wave

Peru, China: Chancay Port Inauguration To Strengthen Beijing’s Influence in Latin America

Peru: Opposition Bloc Attempts To Launch Impeachment Motion Against President

Peru: Rolexgate Threatens Peruvian President

Peru: Country Will Revert to a Bicameral Legislative System in 2026

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