Fringe religious party gains power in crisis-stricken Peru
- Written by Matthew Peter Casey, Clinical Assistant Professor of History, Arizona State University
The 'Christ of the Pacific' statue in Lima has caused controversy in Peru because of its financing by a graft-tainted Brazilian construction company. Both religion and corruption loomed large in Peru's 2020 legislative elections. CRIS BOURONCLE/AFP via Getty ImagesPeru’s Jan. 26 special election was exceptional.
Not only did voters elected...
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