Peru - Anti-government protests sweep the country

Protests in Peru reveal social unrest risks for the whole region, as citizens begin to feel the economic impact of the war in Ukraine.

Nationwide anti-government protests have paralyzed Peru, and Castillo’s mismanagement of protests driven by rising food prices has only worsened the situation. Castillo’s missteps place his government at a greater instability risk, possibly provoking another impeachment attempt in the near future. The intensity of protests in Peru initially triggered by…