Simeon Tegel

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Colorful buildings, cramped together, a perched on a hillside.
Colorful buildings, cramped together, a perched on a hillside.

What Happens When the ‘Big One’ Hits Lima?

Analysis
Simeon Tegel
Peru's new President Dina Boluarte, accompanied by commanders of the Armed Forces, takes part in a ceremony to commemorate the Peruvian Army Day at the esplanade of the Army's headquarters in Lima, on Dec. 9, 2022.
Peru's new President Dina Boluarte, accompanied by commanders of the Armed Forces, takes part in a ceremony to commemorate the Peruvian Army Day at the esplanade of the Army's headquarters in Lima, on Dec. 9, 2022.

Peru’s First Female President Has Blood on Her Hands This article has an audio recording

The Full Story
Simeon Tegel
Riot police stand with shields amid smoke.
Riot police stand with shields amid smoke.

The Real Reason Behind Peru’s Political Crisis

Argument
Simeon Tegel
A person in a light blue polo shirt stands before police holding a Peruvian flag.
A person in a light blue polo shirt stands before police holding a Peruvian flag.

Castillo’s Ouster Is Not the End of Peru’s Political Crisis

Analysis
Simeon Tegel
Presidential candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appears behind a Brazilian national flag .
Presidential candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appears behind a Brazilian national flag .

Latin America’s New ‘Pink Tide’ Is a Mirage

Argument
Simeon Tegel
Castillo sits in a dark room beside other people, with a slight frown on his face.
Castillo sits in a dark room beside other people, with a slight frown on his face.

Peru’s Democracy Is Dying

Argument
Simeon Tegel
An aerial view of cleaning crews in white suits working on a shore to remove oil from a beach.
An aerial view of cleaning crews in white suits working on a shore to remove oil from a beach.

How Peru Laid the Groundwork for an Oil Spill Disaster

Dispatch
Simeon Tegel
Members of the Munduruku Indigenous tribe prepare to protest against a dam in Brazil's Amazon.
Members of the Munduruku Indigenous tribe prepare to protest against a dam in Brazil's Amazon.

Will a Billion-Dollar Indigenous Climate Pledge Pay Off?

Analysis
Simeon Tegel
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrives to address the U.N. General Assembly.
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo arrives to address the U.N. General Assembly.

Can Pedro Castillo Save His Presidency?

Dispatch
Simeon Tegel
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Corruption and Legacy in Lima

Dispatch
Simeon Tegel
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A Softer, Gentler Fujimorismo

Dispatch
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