Peru Support Group

An independent NGO that works to defend human rights, promote social inclusion and strengthen democracy

News and Analysis

We draw attention to poverty and human rights issues in Peru by providing timely news and analysis to an international network of policymakers, researchers and civil society groups.

Facts and Key Issues

Peru is a country of abundant natural resources and rich culture. Despite this, over half of the population live in poverty. Social discrimination and inequality are widespread.

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Peru Support Group is partially supported by CAFOD and occasional other contracts that we obtain. But without donors we could not continue.

Latest News and Analysis

Rolexgate dominates this week’s headlines

A curious scandal – or rather suspicions of a scandal – has dominated this week’s headlines: the provenance of President Dina Boluarte’s collection of highly expensive, Rolex watches. In repeated public encounters, Boluarte has adorned herself with such luxury items,...

Boluarte promulgates 53 amendments to the constitution

On 20 March, President Dina Boluarte promulgated a package of constitutional reforms designed, amongst other things, to increase the chance that existing members of the Congress will continue to enjoy legislative powers and privileges way beyond the next general...

Minister provides an upbeat assessment for mining production

The Peruvian government and major mining companies put forward ambitious plans for growth at the Prospectors and Developers Association Meeting (PDAC) in Toronto, a key event in the global mining calendar. During the event, the newly appointed minister, Romulo Mucho,...

Fujimoristas make hay while the congressional sun shines

Once again, the Fujimoristas in Congress – represented by Fuerza Popular and its close allies – seek to make use of their parliamentary majority to ram through legislation that brings them direct benefits and seeks to protect the legacy of the authoritarian regime of...

Congress votes down executive decree on informal mining

On 13 March, Congress reversed an executive measure that brought forward the deadline for mining formalisation to 21 March this year. The executive decree aimed to curb the illegal possession of explosives in mining activities and to make mandatory the signing of...

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