In Bad Company

PERU - Report 06 Dec 2013 by Roberto Abusada and Fritz Du Bois (Peru)

Executive Summary New Prime Minister Cesar Villanueva, quite successful as president of the San Martin region at eradicating coca leaf crops, has been lauded for his hands-on approach to governance. That will be a refreshing change, as Villanueva’s predecessor seemed uncomfortable with decision-making. Villanueva is expected to reshuffle the cabinet near Christmas, though he probably won’t be able to add more than an ally or two. He’s likely now realized that cabinet control is split between first lady Nadine Herrera and the minister of economy. In a major political scandal, claims that the...

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