Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

January 14, 2020

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Peru’s economic performance continues to be strong, but external and domestic headwinds, including the fallout from Lava Jato corruption investigations, have reduced growth momentum and raised concerns about long-term growth prospects. Policy responses have been appropriate, but further reforms have been delayed by a political stalemate between the executive and legislative powers. After President Vizcarra dissolved Congress in September 2019, new parliamentary elections will be held in January 2020.

Series:

Country Report No. 20/3