LIMA (Reuters) -Peru should implement economic measures to counter political uncertainty that is expected to intensify ahead of the 2026 general elections, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development said in a report published on Monday.
WHY IT’S IMPORTANT
The recommendations from the OECD aim to bolster Peru’s economy, as political instability and social protests have undermined confidence in a nation where six different presidents have served in the last nine years.
KEY QUOTES
“Peru can strengthen the foundations for long-term growth by enhancing workforce skills, boosting small businesses’ access to finance, encouraging formal job creation and accelerating climate adaptation,” OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann said at the report’s presentation.
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