The government has already implemented some measures to limit the expansion of the virus. These actions are necessary, but must be complemented with additional measures seeking to further decelerate the virus spread and to protect the country from significant impacts on households and companies. APOYO Consultoría proposes 10 temporary and specific measures that could be implemented by the government in the short-run.
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.
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.
