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Mariano Castro weighs in on the Executive branch’s proposal regarding exploration, exploitation, and processing concessions for 2026
“If this draft request is adopted […] the situation would be even more perturbing. The government cannot renounce, by its own silence, its obligation to protect the natural heritage of the nation.” Mariano Castro Sánchez-Moreno, director of our initiative Resilient and Just Amazon, shared his thoughts about the announcement that the Energy and Mines sector […]
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Mariano Castro shares his thoughts in Mongabay Latam. Mercury Pollution in Indigenous Communities in Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil
“It is damage to life, development, and well-being that is preventable. But in its most severe form, it is also irreversible. The causes are clear: they are anthropogenic.” Mariano Castro, director of our Resilient and Just Amazon initiative, was featured in a Mongabay Latam report that analyzes studies measuring mercury levels in people from indigenous […]
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Carmela Chávez in La República: Alarming figures on Beca 18 students who fail the same grade
Why do high-achieving students get into college and still fail their courses? In this article from La República, Carmela Chávez reflects on the challenges faced by #Beca18 students once they enter higher education. According to our research associate, mentoring and academic support matter.
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Wilson Hernández’s opinion on the impact of the spate of organised crime in the country. Via The New Humanitarian
According to Wilson Hernandez, “a weak Peruvian state, the rising availability of guns, and an abundance of illicit opportunities have allowed criminals to thrive and diversify activities”. Our Adjunct Researcher shares his views on the spate of crime across the country and its impact on communities, especially the most vulnerable. Read the full article in […]
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Ley Chlimper 2.0: SUNAFIL inicia su carrera para desfiscalizar los campos de la gran agroindustria peruana
According to Eduardo Zegarra, Senior Researcher at GRADE, the difference in the distribution of labor inspections between formal firms and informal producers under the Chlimper Law 2.0 leaves formal workers vulnerable to abusive outsourcing, irregular temporary contracts, and anti-union actions. Read the full article at Infobae Peru.
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Opinión de Eduardo Zegarra sobre la ley de semillas transgénicas en el Perú. Vía Mongabay
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Eduardo Zegarra’s opinion on tax exemptions to the agro-export sector. Via Ojo Público
“Agrarian economist Eduardo Zegarra warns that the agro-export sector already enjoys an excessive level of subsidies and exemptions. He points out that 80% of these benefits are concentrated in only 150 exporting companies. If the so-called Chlimper Law is approved, the benefits would reach historic levels”. Opinion of our Senior Researcher on tax exonerations in the agro-export […]
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Eduardo Zegarra comments on the consequences of the rains in the Tumbes region on local agriculture
“These rains are generating a series of problems that will begin to have an impact on food supply. Especially in the north itself, although in Lima some prices may start to rise due to speculation”. Our senior researcher Eduardo Zegarra shares his opinion on the consequences of the heavy rains in the Tumbes region on […]
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María Balarin comments on the growing expansion of low-cost private schools in Lima
“There is a population group that does not feel well served because there is no supply or because they consider that the supply is not good for their needs (…). The question is whether these schools should exist. Should we allow schools to educate students with an investment of S/200 per month? What is the […]
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Miguel Jaramillo on the deterioration of youth employment
According to Miguel Jaramillo, senior researcher at GRADE, “other factors for the reduction in youth employment is the discouragement regarding the future among young people, who may be choosing to emigrate or, in more extreme cases, fall into criminal activities”. Management article for subscribers here.
