Category Archives: Peru

Sporting Fever

Posted on August 7, 2016 by LatAmLowdown

The 2016 Olympics opened in Rio de Janeiro on Friday, with a ceremony celebrating Brazil’s diversity, its – often controversial – history and, looking ahead, its commitment to an environmentally responsible future. And for a games that had already weathered … Continue reading →

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The Weight of Political Baggage: Elections in Peru

Posted on June 3, 2016 by LatAmLowdown

Yesterday marked the final day of campaigning ahead of Sunday’s presidential second round run-off in Peru. The contest pits the Popular Force (FP) candidate Keiko Fujimori – daughter of disgraced former president Alberto Fujimori – against Pedro Pablo Kuczynski and … Continue reading →

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