Peru’s economy has been contracting for six months, marking its longest recession in over two decades. In October, economic activity fell by 0.82% year-on-year, slightly less than the expected 0.9% contraction. This downturn is part of a wider trend of economic decline. Political instability and social unrest have weakened business confidence, impacting growth. Poverty in […]
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