Peru: The wild card of politics

Peru's transition to democracy is not proving easy but, as the political and economic situation improves, knowledgeable investors can look forward to fruitful returns. Jennifer Tierney reports.

Political crises have not held back economic reform in Peru, although the risk is always present. While paramilitary groups have resurfaced (as the now-resolved hostage crisis at the Japanese ambassador’s residence all-too-publicly demonstrated), the economic programme should stay on course in the medium term.

The government’s resolve to keep the reform momentum going means that investors should not be put off by the country’s less than straightforward path to democracy. There are plenty of opportunities in Peru for knowledgeable investors.

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