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At least one protester died and 78 police officers and 24 demonstrators were injured during a mass anti-government protest led by unionists and young Peruvians in Lima, La Republica reported on Oct. 15.

Peru: One Person Died and More Than 100 Were Injured in Anti-Government Protest

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Peru's Congress removed President Dina Boluarte from office and swore in the president of the Congress, Jose Jeri, as the country's new interim president, Reuters reported on Oct. 10.

Peru: Political Instability and Unrest Risks To Remain High Following President's Impeachment

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Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his country does not recognize Peru's sovereignty over Santa Rosa Island on the Amazon River, while Peruvian President Dina Boluarte said the matter is not up for discussion, El Pais reported Aug. 7. 

Colombia, Peru: Territorial Dispute To Sour Diplomatic Relations but Have Limited Business Implications

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

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Fire rages through the Singha Durbar, the main administrative building for the Nepal government, in Kathmandu on Sept. 9, 2025, after youth protesters set fire to the building. 

Recent events in Nepal, Madagascar and elsewhere show how digitally coordinated, leaderless protests can succeed, but eventually face even larger challenges in sustaining the momentum for change.

Worldwide Gen Z Protesters May Be Disappointed With Their Success

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Then-Peruvian President Dina Boluarte arrives to deliver her address to the nation on Peru's Independence Day at the National Congress in Lima on July 28, 2025.

The interim government will struggle to quickly reduce crime levels and pass major structural reforms, while the upcoming presidential election will fuel policy uncertainty due to the crowded field of candidates.

Boluarte's Impeachment Unlikely To Improve Peru's Political and Security Climate

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(L-R) Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Honduran Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina attend a plenary session of the China-CELAC ministerial meeting at the Great Hall of the People on May 13, 2025, in Beijing, China. 

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Latin America and the Caribbean will welcome China's increased engagement, but strong ties to the West and China's economic slowdown will limit Beijing's influence in the region.

Despite Stronger Trade Ties, China's Influence in Latin America Will Remain Limited

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte delivers an address in Lima on July 28, 2024.

The potential for reduced political volatility once a new president takes office in July 2026, combined with efforts to reduce bureaucratic red tape, could help the country attract foreign investment, especially in its crucial mining sector.

In Peru, Greater Political Stability Could Unleash Economic Growth

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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

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

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

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

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?

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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SITUATION REPORTS

Peru: One Person Died and More Than 100 Were Injured in Anti-Government Protest

Peru: Political Instability and Unrest Risks To Remain High Following President's Impeachment

Colombia, Peru: Territorial Dispute To Sour Diplomatic Relations but Have Limited Business Implications

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

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