In the past month, the political agenda has been marked by insecurity.
Last Thursday, public transport operators in Lima and Callao suspended their activities in protest against the growing problem of extortion. According to the Peruvian National Police, in the past 30 days extortionists have carried out 15 armed attacks against 11 public transport companies in nine districts of the capital, resulting in the death of three drivers.
The government’s inability to combat crime effectively, despite it being a priority issue on its agenda and the greatest concern of the population, is significantly altering daily life and affecting the business environment.
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The economy maintained a solid growth pace in Q1 2025, around 3.8%, slightly above expectations. Primary sectors, such as agro-exports and fishing, continued to rebound, although they were still affected by weather conditions in Q1 2024.
This month, the political agenda has once again focused on citizen insecurity. The death of a singer from a well-known musical group, allegedly at the hands of extortionists, sparked renewed criticism of the Minister of the Interior, who was censured by Congress, which in turn triggered new protests.
Despite growing criticism, President Dina Boluarte remains reluctant to remove him from office, as Santivañez plays a key role in her efforts to obstruct investigations against her and her inner circle, including her brother Nicanor Boluarte.
