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Weak parties will drive political instability in Peru

Friday, January 31, 2025

Significance

Although this is a longstanding problem, it has become more marked in recent years. With presidential and congressional elections pending next year, and also elections for regional and provincial authorities, the absence of strong parties makes political outcomes increasingly unpredictable.

Impacts

  • Deep-seated voter distrust in political elites will persist beyond 2026.
  • Business groups will use their economic power to promote right-wing parties.
  • Scandals around the illegal funding of parties are likely to surface as these scramble to finance their campaigns.

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