Peru's richest 1% captured 42% of new wealth, Oxfam says

Peru's richest 1% took 42% of new wealth created from 2019 to 2025, while the poorest half got 1.4%, Oxfam said Oct. 20, 2026. Oxfam said the top share rose from about 39% in 2000-2019. The figures came with a survey with the Institute for Peruvian Studies on views of inequality.