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Peru

In Peru, under every stone lies a political party

In the Andean country, a record level of party fragmentation has been made official: a total of 43 political parties have been authorized to run for the presidency in the upcoming elections.

Sex for votes, the new scandal in the Peruvian Congress

Procuring joins the long list of very serious crimes for which officials or members of the Peruvian Parliament are being investigated by the justice system.

The consequences of two coup attempts: the case of Jair Bolsonaro and Pedro Castillo 

The theory of domain of the fact, a figure of criminal law, could be applied in Bolsonaro's case: it allows holding accountable whoever has decisive power over a criminal act.

Antauro Humala, the “Peruvian Hitler,” is banned in Peru

The Prosecutor's Office argues that Humala's group promotes anti-democratic activities that violate fundamental rights and warned that it encourages violent discourse.

How do Peruvians experience inequality?

Despite the dramatic poverty that characterizes the country, there seems to be no sign of rebellion. On the contrary, it is among the poorest that hope is placed in their own efforts and, to a certain extent, in the support of the state.

Chinese fishing threatens Peru’s maritime sovereignty

The Peruvian navy has officially placed itself at the feet of China's commercial interests.