PERU: Merino off balance already
Since he was sworn in as president on 10 November, Manuel Merino has appointed a cabinet chief (PCM) and a new cabinet. At the same time, protests against Merino’s elevation following Martin Vizcarra’s ouster have grown in intensity. Amid multiple moving parts, below are the ke… Become a member to read the rest of this article […]
PERU: Unstable horizon as Vizcarra ousted
Congress voted by an overwhelming margin yesterday, 9 November, to impeach President Martin Vizcarra. There were 105 votes for impeachment, 19 against, and four abstentions. Vizcarra has already said that he will not challenge the outcome of the vote. Congressional president Manu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Bracing for another impeachment bout
President Martin Vizcarra should survive next week’s impeachment vote, though congressional fragmentation injects uncertainty into the outlook. Even if Vizcarra sees off this threat, the hostile politics behind his impeachment will persist. Vizcarra’s impeachment would ushe… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: No let-up to political tussles even if Vizcarra survives impeachment
The next 48 hours will mark an especially fraught moment in the steadily rising confrontation between the executive and legislative branches.While the threat of impeachment against President Martin Vizcarra is real, the most likely scenario is that he pulls through this crisis m… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Lockdown limits and broader challenges
President Martin Vizcarra has won a political victory after private health facilities reached an agreement with the government over the costs of treating overflow patients from the public health system. The deal came shortly after Vizcarra yesterday, 24 June, threatened to tempor… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: Lockdown limits and broader challenges
President Martin Vizcarra has won a political victory after private health facilities reached an agreement with the government over the costs of treating overflow patients from the public health system. The deal came shortly after Vizcarra yesterday, 24 June, threatened to tempor… Become a member to read the rest of this article
LATAM PULSE
This week will see intensified negotiations as Argentina tries to avoid a ninth sovereign default. Beyond Argentina, the spread of Covid-19 in the region will dominate the week ahead even as some countries tentatively loosen restrictions; yesterday, 17 May, the number of confirme… Become a member to read the rest of this article
PERU: So far, so steady on Covid-19 but risks are lurking
President Martin Vizcarra has won plaudits for his early-stage intervention to halt the spread of Covid-19. A strict quarantine was put in place on 16 March, when the total number of confirmed cases stood at only 86. At the same time, the government’s fiscal response to the crisi… Become a member to read the […]
PERU: A fragmented caretaker congress (with some unsettling features)
Vote counting is still ongoing following the 26 January congressional elections for the 2020-2021 period. In Lima – the biggest electoral district by far with 33% of voters – the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) has yet to process around 10% of ballots. In the absenc… Become a member to read the rest […]
PERU: What to expect from 26 January congressional elections
Elections for the 130-seat Congress take place on 26 January. The elections follow the dissolution of the previous legislature on 30 September. As such, the new Congress will only sit until July 2021, after the resumption of the normal electoral timetable. Polling is very limited… Become a member to read the rest of this article