Peru

Presidential Elections in Peru: Does Politics Matter?

Elections in Peru reveal a profound political crisis marked by fragmentation, weak party structures, and an economic model that erodes representation and democratic stability.

Peru seeks a new president

Peru heads into elections marked by political fragmentation, uncertainty, and a fatigued democracy that points to a decisive runoff.

An almost perfect plan: The establishment of a parliamentary authoritarianism

The Peruvian Congress has turned political chaos into a strategy to concentrate power and move toward an authoritarianism built from within Parliament itself.

Peru marks International Women’s Day with setbacks in the rights of girls and women

Within the context of March 8, recent political decisions and judicial rulings have reignited the debate over the effective protection of the autonomy and dignity of girls and women in the country.

It didn’t last long: Peru is once again without a president

The new presidential removal confirms that in Peru the problem is no longer who governs, but a system that has made instability its norm.

Peru: A polarized country?

Peru is not a structurally polarized country, but rather a fragmented and volatile democracy where veto players abound and projects capable of structuring political competition are lacking.