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Early Peru elections will face congressional pushback

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PERU

Early elections next year.

Fragmented Congress will facilitate reform in Peru

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The election of a highly fragmented legislature will help President Martin Vizcarra steer a package of political and judicial reforms through Congress in his last 18 months in…

Interim government will enjoy little leeway in Peru

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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…

Peru government-opposition rapprochement may not last

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Executive-congressional relations.

Peru's Vizcarra has upper hand over opposition for now

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While President Martin Vizcarra won a victory against the Fujimorista opposition in Congress by challenging it to deny a vote of confidence in the government, it is still far from…

Judicial crisis will add to corruption woes in Peru

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Leaked transcriptions of taped conversations involving senior judges point to systematic corruption in the judiciary. Previous attempts to clean up the justice system have come to…

Confidence vote could see Peruvian Congress dissolved

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President Martin Vizcarra’s latest challenge to Congress raises the possibility of its dissolution and fresh congressional elections. It follows a recent downturn in…

Garcia's death will not revive APRA's fortunes in Peru

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Garcia’s death removes from the political scene one of Peru’s most influential politicians. The twice former-president had been closely identified as a recipient of bribes from…

Referendum results will give edge to Peru's Vizcarra

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Implications of the December 9 referendum.

Fujimori arrest will not halt obstruction in Peru

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Keiko’s arrest further complicates the legal problems facing Peru’s main opposition party, Fuerza Popular (FP), which has seen its public support dwindle, most recently in October…