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“Instead of correcting its institutional weaknesses, Peru continues to deepen its crisis. A semblance of democratic governance persists, but its foundations are increasingly fragile.”

“This analysis highlights the complex interplay of political, economic, and social factors in driving election-year reforms. Affirmative action policies consistently increase the odds of reforms, reflecting their importance as tools for addressing inclusion and equity.”

“Not only in Peru, but in other countries, former dictators are remembered with nostalgia, and some even argue that, under their mandate, economies were more solid, crime was controlled or better “values” were promoted (…) omitting the devastating consequences that these governments have had.”

“Electronic voting, whether in-person or remote, is the technological promise to modernize elections worldwide. Speed, accuracy, and inclusion are the key words for this tool, designed to address the logistical challenges of traditional elections.”

“Peru is at a political crossroads. The organization of transparent and fair elections, although crucial, is not enough to fully sustain the rule of law.”

“Reforming should be a process resulting from thorough analysis, but the frequency of these changes in Latin America seems to indicate the opposite.”

“The response to the protests has been an “institutionalized disdain.” (…) Far from attempting to establish a dialogue with the protesters, part of the Peruvian establishment has chosen to ignore the excesses of the police and armed forces.”

“Decentralization created a new scenario of political competition, new actors, and a new agenda. These changes also impacted the party dynamics, revealing the difficulties political parties face in fulfilling their basic functions of representation and interest aggregation.”

“Peru finds itself engulfed in a political maelstrom amidst government changes and clashes between Congress and the President. What drives this “new normal” in Peruvian democracy?”

“The spread of fake news in Peru demonstrates the importance of the role of electoral bodies in their educational function. Both the ONPE and the JNE show that the best course of action is proactive and transparent information. Moreover, it’s evident that merely refuting fake news isn’t enough, as they will continue to circulate and be shared.”

“An explanation on governance and why analyzing the Peruvian government system is crucial to prevent a crisis.”

“In a full democracy, no one should be injured or die for protesting.”

“In less than two weeks, Peru has experienced one of the worst political crises in decades. What happened, and why is it highly likely that the crisis will repeat?”