Peru could follow in the footsteps of Chile and Colombia and offer student loans to more than 881,000 students
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A recent study titled Invertir en el talento, conducted by the Centro para el Análisis de Políticas Públicas, highlights that over 881,000 higher education students in Peru are at risk of dropping out due to financial constraints. The report suggests that Peru could address this challenge by implementing student credit programs similar to those currently utilized in Chile and Colombia.
Separately, in the Dominican Republic, Vice President Raquel Peña officially inaugurated the 2026-2027 academic year in Santiago. During the ceremony held at the Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes polytechnic, the vice president emphasized the government's commitment to strengthening the national education system.
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Diario Libre (DO)Focus on domestic government leadership in the Dominican school year inauguration.
Infobae (AR)Focus on economic challenges and policy solutions for Peruvian higher education.