Peru’s Path Forward: Navigating Political, Economic, and Global Dynamics

Peru’s Path Forward: Navigating Political, Economic, and Global Dynamics

Panoramic aerial view of Miraflores Town and Lima city at back ground

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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM ET

Panel Discussion
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET

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In Latin America, Peru has stood out for its political instability, as reflected in the high turnover of its recent presidents. Approval levels of President Dina Boluarte and the Peruvian Congress are at rock bottom, and democracy is at risk. Although the economy is growing, it faces an array of challenges, including entrenched corruption and rampant criminality.

Despite the difficult outlook, elections scheduled for April of 2026 provide Peru an opportunity to start to stabilize its politics and to renew its democracy. On the external front, Peru will have to grapple with how to manage relations with China and the United States. In November, Chinese President Xi Jinping inaugurated the Chancay port, controlled by a Chinese shipping company, which has generated considerable concern in Washington. The Trump administration’s policy on tariffs will test trade relations between Peru and the United States.

Join the Inter-American Dialogue on Wednesday, February 5, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ET for a discussion exploring the strengths and weaknesses of Peru’s economy, the nature of the country’s political and institutional challenges, and what Peru and other Latin American countries should expect with the Trump administration’s approach to trade and China.

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OPENING REMARKS

Rebecca Bill Chavez

President & CEO, Inter-American Dialogue (@RebeccaBillChav)

SPEAKERS

LUIS MIGUEL CASTILLA

Executive Director of Videnza Instituto; Former Minister of Economy and Finance, Peru

CYNTHIA McCLINTOCK

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, George Washington University

KELLIE MEIMAN HOCK

Senior Counselor, McLarty Associates (@KellieMeimanH)

MODERATOR

Michael Shifter

Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue (@MichaelShifter)

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