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.
The recent events related to public security have led Congress to strengthen its oversight role over the Executive. In a vote that favored the motion to remove the Minister of the Interior, Juan José Santiváñez, with 78 votes in favor and 18 against, even one of the government’s main allies, Fuerza Popular, supported the measure.
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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.
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.
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%.
