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Peru government-opposition rapprochement may not last

Monday, May 14, 2018

Subject

Executive-congressional relations.

Significance

A strong vote of confidence in the new cabinet opens the way to a more collaborative phase in relations between the executive and legislature. Under President Martin Vizcarra’s predecessor, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, a state of semi-permanent constitutional gridlock stymied policymaking. However, without a party to back him, Vizcarra finds himself dependent on the Fujimorista Fuerza Popular (FP) with its large majority in Congress.

Impacts

  • Overall, policy is unlikely to change radically.
  • Business elites will support the government’s economic plans.
  • Rooting out corruption from public life will be a challenge.
  • Political reforms are unlikely to revive faith in democratic institutions.

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