# Oxfam: Peru's richest captured 42% of all new wealth

An Oxfam analysis found that Peru's wealthiest segment captured 42 percent of all newly created wealth, highlighting extreme inequality in the country. The findings add to debate over taxation and redistribution as Peru's economy grows unevenly.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/oxfam-analysis-finds-perus-richest-captured-42-percent-of-all-new-wealth?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:53:51 +0000