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The vote of confidence will provide some leeway to the embattled Castillo presidency. Although critical of government policies, centrist and centre-right parties feared that a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263784
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Although she has recognised the announcement, she still maintains that the result was “illegitimate”. A new government is to take office next week, but Castillo was unable to name…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262936
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The voting underscores deep social divides. If the result stands, it opens the way to a left-of-centre government whose stated programme has business worried. Fujimori’s claims of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262020
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Outgoing President Martin Vizcarra’s impeachment was a response to congressional dissatisfaction with his government’s policies, especially those designed to root out corruption…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257508
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Fujimori, in turn, has resorted to more populist pledges in her attempt to attract voters, especially in rural areas. However, neither candidate can rest assured that endorsements…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261401
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It was his last such speech, as Peru is entering an election year and has single-term presidencies. Having recently reshuffled his cabinet, Vizcarra is seeking closer relations…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254303
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The new government will bring a much-needed easing of tensions following the widespread protests that met the short-lived presidency of Manuel Merino. Sagasti should be able to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257722
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Various restrictions are being eased, and parts of the economy gradually reopened, although a sanitary cordon around Luanda remains. Angola has 73 confirmed COVID-19 cases…