Daniel Barco

Daniel Barco is a prominent Peruvian economist and former Deputy Minister of Economy, known for his insights on the structural challenges facing Peru's economy. He has highlighted the urgency of addressing stagnation in productivity and the limitations imposed by small enterprises and ineffective state regulation. Barco's recent comments at the event 'Perú: Crecimiento Sostenible y Perspectivas 2026' emphasized that if Peru continues to grow at the current rate of 3%, it could take over three decades to achieve high-income status and eradicate poverty, underscoring the need for substantial economic reforms.