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![A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.]()
A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.
Justice in Peru Is a Danger for Its Politics
The extradition of a former president is a big risk for an already teetering political system.
![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
Dina Boluarte’s term started late last year with plenty of promise—and immediately began to unravel.
![Riot police stand with shields amid smoke.]()
Riot police stand with shields amid smoke.
The Real Reason Behind Peru’s Political Crisis
It can be boiled down to a single historical factor: corruption.
![Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo hold a blockade.]()
Supporters of former President Pedro Castillo hold a blockade.
Peru’s Failed Presidential Coup Sparks Democratic Crisis
Protesters see the president’s dismissal as a power grab by an unpopular Congress.
![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
The unfortunate truth is that Peru’s political crisis will likely get worse before it gets better.
![Peru’s former president, Pedro Castillo, is seen inside a police car in Lima, Peru, on Dec. 7.]()
Peru’s former president, Pedro Castillo, is seen inside a police car in Lima, Peru, on Dec. 7.
Castillo’s Chaotic Downfall
Peru’s president started his Wednesday by trying to dissolve Congress and was ousted by sundown.
![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
Pedro Castillo promised leftist reform. His incompetency has left his country’s democracy on its last legs.
![A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.]()
A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.
Part 3: Who’s in Charge?
Tracing the journey of squid—a $500 million industry in Peru—hundreds of miles from home isn’t as simple as it seems.
![A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.]()
A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.
Part 2: Pota in Paita
From local markets to a processing plant, our team heads to one of the most important squid fisheries in the world: Paita, Peru.
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How Squid Explains the State of Our Oceans
Foreign Policy’s new six-part narrative series on global fishing.
![A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.]()
A man carries a flag with the faces of former Peruvian presidents Alberto Fujimori, Alejandro Toledo and Alan Garcia, former first lady Nadine Heredia and her husband, former president Ollanta Humala, and current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, while thousands march against corruption through the streets of downtown Lima on February 16, 2017.
Part 1: Out to Sea
The race to catch squid off the coast of Peru is increasingly pitting local artisanal fishers against huge multinational fleets.
![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
The nation’s unsustainable development model has ignored serious environmental risks.
![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?
The Peruvian president’s first months in office have been characterized by chaos, extremism, and—critics say—sheer incompetence.
![Pedro Castillo arrives for a press conference.]()
Pedro Castillo arrives for a press conference.
Peru’s Democracy Is at a Breaking Point
Pedro Castillo, who takes office this month, will likely face a renewed governability crisis as president.
![Peruvian leftist presidential candidate Pedro Castillo of Peru Libre waves to supporters from his party headquarters balcony in Lima on June 8.]()
Peruvian leftist presidential candidate Pedro Castillo of Peru Libre waves to supporters from his party headquarters balcony in Lima on June 8.
Peru’s Electoral Earthquake
A slate of weak parties has brought a little-known political organizer to the brink of the presidency.
![Peruvian presidential candidate Pedro Castillo delivers a speech to supporters from a balcony at his campaign headquarters during his closing rally in Lima on June 3, ahead of the June 6 runoff election against Keiko Fujimori.]()
Peruvian presidential candidate Pedro Castillo delivers a speech to supporters from a balcony at his campaign headquarters during his closing rally in Lima on June 3, ahead of the June 6 runoff election against Keiko Fujimori.
Peru’s New President Will Polarize the Country
Peruvians may gamble on a leftist political unknown or bring a controversial right-wing politician into office.
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Justice in Peru Is a Danger for Its Politics
The extradition of a former president is a big risk for an already teetering political system.
Peru’s First Female President Has Blood on Her Hands
Dina Boluarte’s term started late last year with plenty of promise—and immediately began to unravel.
The Real Reason Behind Peru’s Political Crisis
It can be boiled down to a single historical factor: corruption.
Peru’s Failed Presidential Coup Sparks Democratic Crisis
Protesters see the president’s dismissal as a power grab by an unpopular Congress.
Castillo’s Ouster Is Not the End of Peru’s Political Crisis
The unfortunate truth is that Peru’s political crisis will likely get worse before it gets better.
Castillo’s Chaotic Downfall
Peru’s president started his Wednesday by trying to dissolve Congress and was ousted by sundown.
Peru’s Democracy Is Dying
Pedro Castillo promised leftist reform. His incompetency has left his country’s democracy on its last legs.
Part 3: Who’s in Charge?
Tracing the journey of squid—a $500 million industry in Peru—hundreds of miles from home isn’t as simple as it seems.
Part 2: Pota in Paita
From local markets to a processing plant, our team heads to one of the most important squid fisheries in the world: Paita, Peru.
How Squid Explains the State of Our Oceans
Foreign Policy’s new six-part narrative series on global fishing.
Part 1: Out to Sea
The race to catch squid off the coast of Peru is increasingly pitting local artisanal fishers against huge multinational fleets.
How Peru Laid the Groundwork for an Oil Spill Disaster
The nation’s unsustainable development model has ignored serious environmental risks.
Can Pedro Castillo Save His Presidency?
The Peruvian president’s first months in office have been characterized by chaos, extremism, and—critics say—sheer incompetence.
Peru’s Democracy Is at a Breaking Point
Pedro Castillo, who takes office this month, will likely face a renewed governability crisis as president.
Peru’s Electoral Earthquake
A slate of weak parties has brought a little-known political organizer to the brink of the presidency.
Peru’s New President Will Polarize the Country
Peruvians may gamble on a leftist political unknown or bring a controversial right-wing politician into office.
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