How long will it take the US to become like Peru?

By Dan Hannan

Published July 2, 2021 6:46pm ET

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How long will it take the US to become like Peru? — People protest election fraud alleged by presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori weeks after the presidential runoff election in Lima, Peru, Saturday, June 19, 2021. With all the votes tallied from the June 6th runoff, Fujimori's rival candidate Pedro Castillo had 50.2% support compared to her 49.8%, and electoral authorities said they are scrutinizing a small number of ballots. | (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

My native Peru has begun its descent into hell. Western embassies are besieged by people seeking visas. Capital flight has started. There is talk of a military coup. And the result hasn’t even been declared yet.

As I predicted a couple of months back, the presidential election has been won by Pedro Castillo, an unreconstructed Marxist who wants to kick out foreign companies and confiscate their assets.

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