The New York Times

Jan. 5, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET

Is Peru Ungovernable?

Peruvians need firm democratic convictions to avoid being fooled by authoritarian demagogues.

By Sonia Goldenberg

Ms. Goldenberg is a Peruvian journalist.

• Jan. 5, 2021, 5:00 a.m. ET

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Demonstrations in Lima, Peru, in November.Credit...Sebastian Castaneda/Reuters

LIMA, Peru — In November, Peru had three presidents in 10 days. One lasted six days. We don’t know if the current interim president, Francisco Sagasti, will survive until April, when elections are scheduled to be held. And if he does, who will follow him? Is my country ungovernable?...