Peru Votes Sunday: What the Runoff Means for Expats
Peru's election runoff is Sunday June 7: a three-point Fujimori-Sanchez race with extortion as the ballot issue. What expats in...
June 4, 2026Section
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Peru’s Tax Agency Targets Digital Platforms and Offshore Accounts
Peru's tax authority is widening a campaign to capture revenue from the digital economy, from streaming subscriptions to short-term rentals
June 4, 2026Living in Lima Costs US$1,300 to US$1,600 a Month
Living in Lima costs US$1,300 to US$1,600 a month. See rents from US$600, safe districts, 183-day tourist stays and the...
June 3, 2026
Behind Lima’s Averted Strike: a Transport Extortion Crisis
Lima's transport strike was called off, but the extortion crisis behind it remains. Here's what Lima transport extortion means for...
June 3, 2026
Investors Turn Cautious on Peru as Markets Brace for Runoff Vote
Peru's presidential election has begun to weigh on business and investor confidence ahead of the June 7 runoff between Keiko...
June 2, 2026
Peru’s Inflation Cools in May but Stays Above Target
Peru's inflation cooled in May as Lima consumer prices fell 0.16%, easing the annual rate to 3.91%, below forecasts but...
June 1, 2026
Top Latin American Capital Mayors May 2026: Mejía Leads Again
The Latin American mayor approval rankings released this week by CB Consultora Opinión Pública show a familiar three-way leadership pattern
May 29, 2026
Top Latin American Presidents May 2026: Sheinbaum, Bukele and Abinader
Sheinbaum leads at 67.8%, Bukele 67.5%, Abinader 60.2% — see the full May 2026 Latin American presidential approval rankings from...
May 29, 2026
Five South American Nations Sign Regional Pact Against Organized Crime
The new South American organized crime pact signed in Santiago on Thursday brings together five governments from Cape Horn to...
May 29, 2026