Tag "Fuerza Popular"
Latin America
Politics
The political fallout from the Fujimori pardon
Few political developments, in Latin America’s democratic life, have been as unexpected and controversial as Peru’s former president, Alberto Fujimori, receiving a presidential pardon. Having served less than half his sentence – 25 years for serious human rights violations that include killings, kidnapping, and torture, in addition to corruption and bribery – the now infamous Christmas pardon has placed Peru’s rule of law and presidential legitimacy under intense scrutiny.
Latin America
Politics
Fujimori’s pardon holds up a mirror to Peru’s weak institutions
The political backroom dealings and fallout surrounding Fujimori’s pardon highlight the country’s problems with corruption and institutional weakness.
Economics
Latin America
Will Kuczynski unlock Peru’s economic potential?
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski must pass ambitious reforms to unlock the Peru’s economic potential.