Ollanta Humala is the latest of the country’s leaders to be found guilty of corruption
In a region notorious for political instability, the South American country presents an extreme case
From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the region
Barely visited and covered in vegetation, Espíritu Pampa remains a powerful reminder of a lost empire
Beijing-backed project in Peru poses strategic challenge to US as Donald Trump prepares to take office in January
The growth of loans secured by Nvidia’s GPUs is a note for caution
Head of US Southern Command sounds alert over Beijing ‘playbook’ for large overseas infrastructure projects
Authoritarian leader later convicted of human rights abuses revived economy and crushed Shining Path rebels
Corruption has discredited an entire political class
Dina Boluarte reshuffles ministers in face of probe into illicit enrichment
Lima reverses course on right to operate controversial Chancay project
Dina Boluarte names new premier as her ratings fall while nation remains politically and economically vulnerable
Former leader had been serving a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses and corruption during his decade-long tenure
As political turmoil and deadly protests ease, the government has vowed to focus on investment. FT journalists explore construction of a Chinese-backed megaport; mining; booming agribusiness; luxury tourism; and Peru’s world-beating cuisine
The sector is setting out to attract more lucrative upmarket visitors after a pandemic low
The gulf between Lima and the poorer south remains a hurdle to national economic revival
Alberto Otárola talks to the FT about the drive to establish stability for investors
Political turmoil is easing as the government attempts to get the economy back on track
Government tries to unblock investment but projects trigger a backlash in rural areas
Investment in irrigation continues amid global instability and threat from El Niño
A wealth of ingredients and cultures made food a source of pride and ‘agent of change’
Project offers a new model for infrastructure but raises concerns over Chinese influence
Beijing stands to control power supply to Lima and megaport serving Pacific
Extreme weather phenomenon could spark inflationary surge due to food and energy shortages
An obsession with indigenous Peruvian ingredients has taken Virgilio Martínez to number one in the World’s Best Restaurants list
