Climate Talks Highlight That Money Still Talks in Peru
Peru is struggling to find a balance between developing its economy and protecting the environment.
Christian FitzHugh
Christian FitzHugh specializes in left-wing populism in South America.
Keiko in Father’s Footsteps: Peru’s Next President?
Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of Peru’s former, authoritarian president, is ahead in the polls.
As Growth Slows, Humala Resorts to Populist Tactics
Eying the next election, Peru’s president appoints a loyalist as prime minister and raises public spending.
Indecisive Drug Policy Symptom of Humala’s Evasiveness
Peru’s antidrug policy wavers from crop substitution to eradication, reflecting its president’s flipflops.
Peru’s Mining Economy Booming But at What Cost?
Peru’s growth has been impressive but comes at the cost of environmental degradation and social unrest.
Arrests Shine Light on Peru Terror Group’s Endurance
The involvement of Maoist insurgents in Peru’s drug trade brings back memories of a long counterinsurgency.
Chile, Peru Resolve Maritime, Not Land Border, Dispute
The countries resolve a maritime border dispute that has its origins in the nineteenth century.
Same Old Story with Same Old Candidates in Peru
As has so often been in the case in Peru, all likely presidential candidates have skeletons in their closets.