Rural teacher Pedro Castillo’s victory in Peru could mean a new chapter for the country — if he can overcome a hostile press, business class, and Washington.
A New Chapter in Peru’s History?
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Rural teacher Pedro Castillo’s victory in Peru could mean a new chapter for the country — if he can overcome a hostile press, business class, and Washington.
Nations trying to come to terms with violence from their recent pasts have a difficult road ahead, and the Andean country of Peru is no exception. The country is grappling with a host of issues stemming from its violent struggle against insurgent movements in the 1980s and 1990s.