Peru's Boluarte will weaken further as time passes

Significance Although attempts to impeach her have so far failed to garner sufficient support in Congress, her backing in the legislature shows signs of fracturing as parties seek to distance themselves in the build-up to elections. Impacts Anti-government street protests are likely but will prove difficult to sustain over prolonged periods. An impeachment would confer office on the president of Congress, a controversial figure. A proliferation of eligible parties makes the outcome of a presidential election difficult to predict. Investment decisions may be postponed until the uncertainties of the 2026 elections are clarified.