Peru: A 2026 Snapshot
By
Emilie Sweigart
AQ tracks key indicators and political and economic trends to watch in 2026.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on the Trump Doctrine Peru INTERIM PRESIDENT José Jerí IN OFFICE Since 2025 Peru is entering a highly unpredictable election year following protests and the impeachment of former President Dina Boluarte over rising crime and corruption. Interim President José Jerí has declared a state of emergency in Lima and Callao after vowing to wage war on crime. The national homicide rate jumped 36% from 2023 to 2024, and from January...
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