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The Perpetual Candidate: Fermín Mestas’ 41-Year Journey with 12 Unsuccessful Election Bids

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The Peruvian Professor Who Has Run for Office 12 Times—and Never Won PUNO, Peru — In the high-altitude city of Puno, where the thin Andean air carries the weight of centuries-old traditions, Fermín Mestas Pacompía has spent more than four decades chasing an elusive dream: electoral victory. At 67, the university professor has become a … Read more

Peruvian Agriculture: Analyzing Proposals of Second Round Presidential Candidates

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Peru’s presidential runoff race has brought the country’s agricultural sector into sharp focus, with the two leading candidates presenting contrasting visions for one of the nation’s most vital economic engines. As voters prepare to choose between Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo in the June 6 runoff, their proposals for revitalizing Peru’s agroindustry have become central … Read more