Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
Political instability and corruption in Peru - statistics & facts
On December 7th, 2022, the Peruvian president Pedro Castillo was arrested while trying to take refuge in the Mexican embassy in Lima after announcing the “Exception Government” and the dissolution of Congress. Former vice-president Dina Boluarte was appointed as president becoming the eight in charge in the last 22 years and the first female president of Peru. The change was not taken particularly well by the population, in fact, her approval rate in November 2024 was only five percent. A month after this takeover, thousands of protesters stormed the country, blocking streets, taking airports, and even causing some casualties. The widespread protest called “La toma de Lima” asked for the destitution of Boluarte and new elections. The aftermath was the declaration of State of Emergency and Congress debating new elections in 2024. The new elections will take place on April 12, 2026.
