Peru’s Youthquake: How Gen Z is Rewriting Power in South America

This Americas Compass intelligence brief unpacks Peru’s unprecedented wave of Gen Z–led protests that erupted in October 2025, reshaping the country’s political order. Drawing from deep analysis of leadership turnover, institutional fragility, state repression, governance deficits, and the rising influence of digitally coordinated youth groups, the report reveals how Peru has entered a decisive “youthquake” moment with consequences extending across South America. It explores risks of escalation, regional contagion, and long-term political realignment. Essential for policymakers, businesses, analysts, and geopolitical watchers.

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