Peru Enters a New Stage in Its Political Crisis
Peru Enters a New Stage in Its Political Crisis
Author(s): Bartłomiej Znojek
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Peru; foreign policy; politics; crisis; Pedro Castillo;
Summary/Abstract: On 7 December, Peruvian President Pedro Castillo was arrested following his unsuccessful attempt at autogolpe - an unconstitutional takeover of full power by an incumbent head of state. The parliament, immediately voted to remove him and appointed Vice President Dina Boluarte to the highest office, which sparked violent riots by Castillo’s supporters. Bringing general elections forward by two years, to April 2024, is aimed to overcome this new stage of the political crisis that has afflicted Peru in the last few years. Foreign reactions of support for the new government prevailed, but tensions are visible in Peru’s relations with supporters of Castillo, including Mexico.
Series: PISM Bulletin
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2022
- Language: English
- Content File-PDF
