Percy Medina on rating The Economist: "We are in the midst of democracy and authoritarianism"

The political culture of our country is the main factor evaluated by The Economistaccording to Percy Medina The head of Idea Internacional in Peru analyzes the situation.

What does this rating mean?

This is a method used worldwide, one of the most prestigious to measure from 60 indicators how the quality of democracy moves. This result for Peru is in relation to last year when Pedro Castillo held the presidency, perhaps an evaluation made in February would lead us to a situation even worse than what this range has shown.

What factors influenced this result?

We have a very low score, the condition of “hybrid regime” has to do with how people live their democratic values, if they adhere to democracy, if they have confidence, if they have democratic attitudes. And this assessment is based on many other instruments such as the barometer of the Americas, which show how trust in democracy is very low in Peru. We are in a “hybrid regime” which means that we are in the middle of democracy and authoritarianism.

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How does categorization affect us internationally?

They look at us with concern, compared to before, when they saw us as a good place to live with friendly people, a good place to invest. But, all this is jeopardized by the impact of politics on the economy, in which we enter a vicious circle; Politics makes the economy sick. We are in the toughest crisis of the last 20 years, but today it is perhaps more complex because the way out seems more diffuse.

Where should we aim for a balance of powers?

The resolution of the crisis of representation involves having better parties and leadership. A good choice with competent people, with commitment. We are giving a commission so that he governs in our name, that is why it is important to choose well. Pay attention to the democratic culture, which implies a commitment to tolerance but without impositions.