Despite growing criticism, President Dina Boluarte remains reluctant to remove him from office, as Santivañez plays a key role in her efforts to obstruct investigations against her and her inner circle, including her brother Nicanor Boluarte. One of the multiple investigations the president faces is related to the dismantling of the police unit that assisted prosecutors in the case against her brother—an action in which the Ministry of the Interior played a crucial role. Additionally, Santivañez has been criticized for his failure to capture Vladimir Cerrón, the fugitive leader of Perú Libre, the party that brought Boluarte to power. His continued tenure reflects that political survival is a priority for the administration, taking precedence over public security and the integrity of state officials.
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Senior analyst
The economy maintained a solid growth pace in Q1 2025, around 3.8%, slightly above expectations. Primary sectors, such as agro-exports and fishing, continued to rebound, although they were still affected by weather conditions in Q1 2024.
This month, the political agenda has once again focused on citizen insecurity. The death of a singer from a well-known musical group, allegedly at the hands of extortionists, sparked renewed criticism of the Minister of the Interior, who was censured by Congress, which in turn triggered new protests.
Several economic indicators suggest that the growth observed in late 2024 extended into early 2025. Thus, economic growth at the beginning of this year is estimated to have been around 4%.
