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The delayed ratification of Pedro Francke as finance minister was designed to calm concerns. Castillo’s agenda, outlined in his Independence Day speech to Congress, sought to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263217
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Cabinet changes threaten to undermine President Pedro Castillo’s support in Congress, while Congress seeks to limit the president's power to dissolve the legislature. Castillo is…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264889
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New Mining Minister Miguel Inchaustegui is committed to promoting a modus vivendi between mining companies and the communities that have so frequently opposed mining development…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254637
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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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The booming copper industry will stimulate production overall while helping to bolster export earnings and treasury receipts. The Castillo administration has produced proposals…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265609
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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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PERU: Cabinet changes aim to boost COVID-19 response