# 409: Peru’s Election Chaos And Why Capital Hates Uncertainty

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Podcast: [The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-expat-money-show-with-mikkel-thorup-1129112)
Published: 2026-05-20T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://expatmoneyshow.com/peru-election-chaos
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Duration seconds: 2092

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Peru recently held an election, and the chaotic fallout exposed just how fragile institutional trust can become. Delayed vote counts, disputed tally sheets, weak institutions, and a growing sense that nobody is fully in control have shaken confidence and rattled investors. In today’s episode, I break down what happened during Peru’s 2026 election, why uncertainty terrifies investors more than bad policy does, and what expats and freedom-minded families should learn from countries where trust in institutions is beginning to crack.   IN TODAY’S EPISODE Listen in as I break down what happened during Peru’s 2026 election and why administrative failure quickly became a legitimacy crisis Tune in as I explain why investors punish uncertainty faster than politicians realize Hear why delayed vote counts, disputed tally sheets, and weak institutional trust can trigger market reactions before a crisis fully unfolds Learn why it doesn’t take tanks in the streets to scare capital out of a country   STAY IN TOUCH! Stay informed about the latest news affecting the expat world and receive a steady stream of my thoughts and opinions on geopolitics by subscribing to our newsletter . You will receive the EMS Pulse® newsletter and the weekly Expat Sunday Times; sign up now and receive my FREE special report, “Plan-B Residencies and Instant Citizenships.” RELATED EPISODES 398: Ecuador: Can One Man Lead A Nation Into A New Era? 392: Cuba: Inside the Communist Kabuki Theatre – Mailyn Salabarria 388: Trump Arrests Maduro: What Does It Mean For Latin America? Mentioned in this episode: No Plan-B Without the Language If you’re planning to move overseas—or even just set up your offshore Plan-B—learning the local language isn’t optional. It’s protection. It’s access. It’s power. StoryLe…

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