Sunday, April 8
Houston Chronicle "This is a society that is more fragmented, more disorganized than ever," said Lima sociologist Julio Cotler, a leading political analyst. "There are many demands that have surged, many promises that can't be met."
Still, Cotler and others find encouraging trends. "There is a lot of pressure to end corruption and a lot of demands for accountability," Cotler said. "There are public institutions that function. There is an understanding among the political leaders that the system must be protected. No one wants either inflation or terrorism. This is not a desperate situation," he said. Cotler has been watching the Peruvian scene for forty years.
Still, Cotler and others find encouraging trends. "There is a lot of pressure to end corruption and a lot of demands for accountability," Cotler said. "There are public institutions that function. There is an understanding among the political leaders that the system must be protected. No one wants either inflation or terrorism. This is not a desperate situation," he said. Cotler has been watching the Peruvian scene for forty years.
