The daughter of a former president leads Peru election polls despite her father's controversial legacy.

For this Lima native, a focus on traditional flavors trumps trends.

Julio Guzmán was optimistic about his appeal for reinstatement – until it was rejected on March 14. Prior to the ruling, he spoke to AQ about his fight for the presidency.

Pollsters expect Keiko Fujimori to win the April 10 vote, but a runoff in June could be neck and neck.

A violent crackdown on an LGBT demonstration recently spotlighted the government’s lack of progress in protecting gay and trans Peruvians.

The region's leading prosecutors and activists explain how they did it – and what more needs to be done.