Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

ModernPoliticianPeru1938 — ?

PPK, Wall Street banker turned president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1938

Country

Peru

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)55

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score49.4

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski — Complete Timeline

2001 AD

Appointed Minister of Economy and FinancePolitical Action◆ Major

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance under President Alejandro Toledo. He implemented free-market economic policies, including privatization and trade liberalization, which contributed to Peru's economic growth.

Economic PolicyMinisterReform

Impact: nationalconstructive

2016 AD

Elected President of PeruPolitical Action

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won the 2016 presidential election, defeating Keiko Fujimori in a narrow runoff. His victory was seen as a continuation of pro-business policies, but his government was plagued by political instability and corruption scandals.

ElectionPro-Business

Impact: nationalconstructive

2018 AD

Resigned amid corruption scandalPolitical Action

Facing imminent impeachment over corruption allegations linked to the Odebrecht scandal, Kuczynski resigned the presidency. His resignation was a major political crisis, leading to the succession of Vice President Mart

ResignationCorruptionOdebrecht

Impact: nationaldestructive