In 2026, the Peruvian economy will grow by 3.2%, a pace similar to that of 2025, despite electoral risks
In the third quarter of 2025, the economy grew by 2.5%, a slower pace than that observed in the first months of the year.
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. One of the multiple investigations the president faces is related to the dismantling of the police unit that assisted prosecutors in the case against her brother—an action in which the Ministry of the Interior played a crucial role. Additionally, Santivañez has been criticized for his failure to capture Vladimir Cerrón, the fugitive leader of Perú Libre, the party that brought Boluarte to power. His continued tenure reflects that political survival is a priority for the administration, taking precedence over public security and the integrity of state officials.
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Senior analyst
In the third quarter of 2025, the economy grew by 2.5%, a slower pace than that observed in the first months of the year.
This month, President Dina Boluarte’s cabinet demonstrated resilience in the face of criticism over leaked audio recordings implicating Ministers Eduardo Arana (PCM) and Juan José Santiváñez (Interior).
The Government’s main allies, Fuerza Popular and APP, leveraged the crisis triggered by the murder of 13 mine workers in Pataz to strengthen their influence over ministerial appointments.
