Turning Point On Growth?

PERU - Report 30 Oct 2013 by Roberto Abusada and Fritz Du Bois (Peru)

Executive Summary Scandal upon scandal seems to be erupting, crowding out potential debates over substantive political issues. First, there’s the string of corruption cases in Congress—the latest focused on a politician discovered paying himself more than half the congressional funds meant for his staff. Congress’ approval rating is a dismal 9%. Even more worrisomely, 88% of Peruvians say they don’t feel represented by Congress at all. Two past presidents are being investigated for corruption, and the current president—while not the target of corruption allegations—is mired in controversy t...

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