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Season 1 | Episode 72
In the ever-shifting landscape of Peruvian politics, understanding the roots of current instability is crucial. With a staggering eight presidents since 2018, the question looms: how did we get here? In The LatinNews Podcast this week, we explore the historical context, the key players involved, and the implications for Peru's future.
Join Richard McColl for an in-depth discussion with Dr. Julio Carrión - specialist in Latin American and Comparative Politics and Professor at the University of Delaware - on the political instability, history, and economic dynamics of Peru, including the legacy of Fujimori, recent elections, and international influences.
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In this episode we discuss:
• Peru’s cycle of presidential instability
• The enduring influence of Fujimori-era politics
• Why economic growth persists despite political chaos
• Fragmented parties and the limits of democratic governance
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Dr Julio Carrión
Dr Julio Carrión is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Delaware and a specialist in Latin American and comparative politics. His research focuses on political institutions, public opinion and democratic governance in the Andean region, with a particular emphasis on Peru. He has published widely on political behaviour, party systems and the challenges facing democratic stability in Latin America.
The LatinNews Podcast is hosted by Richard McColl, a foreign correspondent in Colombia. Having first travelled to Colombia in the late 90s, McColl made the move to Bogotá in 2007. He holds a Diploma in Conflict resolution and a PhD in Social and Human Sciences both at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He has worked as a journalist across Latin America.
Political Analyst, Richard McColl