Author/Editor:

International Monetary Fund. Western Hemisphere Dept.

Publication Date:

March 24, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Peru entered the pandemic with a sustained track record of implementing very strong policies amid very strong economic fundamentals and institutional policy frameworks, but was hit hard by the pandemic, which took a heavy toll in terms of human lives and economic output. Tensions between executive and legislative powers continue to affect institutional cohesion, but new general elections will be held in April-June 2021. The IMF Executive Board approved a two-year FCL arrangement in the amount of US$11 billion (600 percent of quota) on May 28, 2020.

Series:

Country Report No. 2021/063

Frequency:

regular