Peru: 59 mayors linked to informal mining registry, IEP report finds

An IEP report reveals at least 173 elected officials, including 59 mayors, are registered in Peru's mining formalization registry, concentrated in Apurímac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, and Puno. This indicates potential conflicts of interest and governance risks in mining regions, though the report does not confirm illegal activity. The development underscores systemic corruption concerns in local politics tied to the informal mining economy.