Peril in Peru: Protests, Unrest and Calls for Change
An episode of the Deep Dish on Global Affairs podcast, hosted by Cynthia Sanborn, Ryan Dube, Brian Hanson, titled "Peril in Peru: Protests, Unrest and Calls for Change" was published on January 26, 2023 and runs 35 minutes.
January 26, 2023 ·35m · Deep Dish on Global Affairs
Episode Description
Unrest & instability has surrounded Peruvian politics for the last seven years as six different presidents have taken office. Over the past month, anti-government protests have erupted, uniting disenfranchised Peruvians who are demanding that the newest president, Dina Boluarte, step down. Reporting from Peru, Cynthia Sanborn and Ryan Dube explore what is driving the unrest, unpack Peru's unprecedented political instability and why democracy is at stake on Deep Dish.
Reading List:
- Peru's Overlapping Messes, Cynthia Sanborn & Beatriz García Nice, Wilson Center, Jan 20, 2023
- Peruvian Protesters March in Capital Against Government, Ryan Dube, Wall Street Journal, Jan 20, 2023
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