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Peru's growth forecasts appear overly optimistic

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PERU

The finance minister's hope that growth this year could reach 4% seems highly optimistic. The Central Bank has successfully reduced inflation to its target range, allowing…

Post-pandemic recovery will be protracted in Peru

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PERU

Peru’s previously buoyant economy has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, contracting by around 13.38% in the first ten months of this year. Investment has been hit, as…

Tia Maria will prompt renewed tensions in Peru

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PERU

Farming communities in the relatively prosperous Tambo valley have long opposed the project and have successfully frustrated its development. The government is anxious to distance…

China ties will be key to Peru's economic recovery

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PERU

As in other parts of Latin America, Washington is keen to push back on Chinese influence in Peru, but its options in this respect are limited.

Troops may worsen, not resolve Peru mining protest

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PERU

The decision of President Ollanta Humala's government to send in troops to deal with protesting farmers in the Islay province of Arequipa reflects frustration at a conflict that…

Slow Peru growth will still outdo regional neighbours

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PERU

The economy grew by 3.0% in the second quarter and by 2.4% in the first six months of 2015, according to figures published by the Statistics Institute (INEI). This compares with a…

Private sector will become more assertive in Peru

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PERU

The influence of the business sector.

Las Bambas outcome will impact Peru mining sentiment

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PERU

By suspending output at Las Bambas, Chinese consortium MMG raised the stakes in a long-running conflict, putting pressure on the Castillo government to act to lift blockages on…