Canning Insights

As Pedro Castillo edges ahead in Peru's electoral polling, our Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson asks whether the leftist candidate's notion of nationalising much of the country's extractive industries will bear fruit.

On 22 April, Canning House welcomed a panel of speakers for a further renewed update on Covid-19's continuing impact on Latin America’s public health, and the measures being taken to combat the pandemic.

Mexico raises economic growth forecast, but recovery remains slow

Castillo carves out early advantage as Peru’s polarised campaign begins

Lasso triumphs as indigenous voters reject return of Correísmo

Our Associate Fellow Andrew Thompson breaks down the results of the first round of Peru's presidential election - with 18 candidates running and none receiving more than 20% of the vote, he predicts a complex and volatile road ahead.