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Global Leadership 2021: Effects of Peruvian Congressional Disillusionment on 2021 Election

On September 30, 2019, Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra dissolved the country’s Congress and called for a reelection after the legislative body repeatedly blocked both his calls for a congressional election and anti-corruption efforts. Peru’s newly elected Congress will unlikely have a major impact on legislation change in Peru; and, with no ruling political party and less support for the Popular Force, it is likely that there will not be a majority party in Congress following the 2021 general election.