The election of Fernando Belaunde as president of the republic in 1980 marked Perus return to democracy after twelve years of military government Since then the country has had nine general elections and no military coups Even so there have been a number of episodes that have posed a serious risk to Peruvian democracy
In April 2021 Peruvians will face what is perhaps the most critical election of the last four decades With the dual crises of publ...