Peru

Peru has one of Latin America's more dynamic economies, a leading mining nation rich in copper, gold, and silver, which has grown substantially though it remains marked by inequality and chronic political instability.

Mining drives exports, and Peru is a top global producer of copper and other metals, but recurring political turmoil — a rapid succession of presidents — has clouded an otherwise solid economic record.

Key Sectors

Key sectors include mining (copper, gold, silver, zinc — Peru is a top world producer), fishing (a leading fishmeal exporter), agriculture (an export boom in fruit and vegetables), and tourism centered on Machu Picchu.