The Daily A Crisis in Peru Signals Trouble for South America
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Dec 22, 2022 
Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, dives into the political chaos in Peru following President Pedro Castillo's failed power grab. She discusses the unexpected support he still receives from marginalized citizens and the violent protests demanding his reinstatement. Turkewitz explores the deep divisions in Peruvian society, the economic factors fueling unrest, and the broader implications for democracy across South America. Her insights illuminate a complex landscape of hope and skepticism in a nation seeking change.
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Support Village for Castillo
- Julie Turkewitz describes a support village outside Pedro Castillo's detention center.
- Supporters, many rural farmers, traveled long distances and brought donated goods.
Castillo's Unexpected Rise
- Pedro Castillo, a former teacher and farmer with no political background, won the Peruvian presidency.
- His victory was a rejection of the establishment, symbolized by his opponent, Keiko Fujimori.
Castillo's Troubled Presidency
- Despite promising to help the poor, Castillo's presidency was plagued by corruption scandals and incompetence.
- Congress, largely made up of the elite, was his constant adversary.