Peru's Castillo will struggle to stay in office
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Significance
His immediate predicament is how to overcome accusations of involvement in corruption that could lead to a fresh attempt to impeach him. Castillo appears intent on trying to ride out the storm, but the political resources underpinning his government appear to be fast diminishing.
Impacts
- Falling living standards will further erode support for the Castillo administration.
- Other Latin American countries may seek to mediate the Peruvian impasse.
- An overturning of constitutional norms, such as a coup, could provoke a violent social response.
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