Humala's family members aren't the only ones disappointed in him. The task of governing is turning out to be more difficult than the president may have expected. Things aren't necessarily going poorly, but Peruvians are continually pressing for improvements. Peru's economic performance this decade has been impressive. Not only has the economy been booming — it grew nearly 7 percent in 2011 — but there has been an appreciable reduction in poverty and inequality. Nevertheless, Peruvians remain unusually tough on their political leaders: Polls consistently reveal among the highest levels of distrust toward politicians in the region. And the deep social schisms reflected in geographic and ethnic differences that have long bedeviled Peru persist. Further complicating the situation is the state's limited efficacy and the virtual absence of real political parties, in contrast with personality-based cliques centered on aspiring caudillos. Moreover, Peru overtook Colombia last year as the world's largest producer of cocaine, and public concerns about crime and corruption remain high. In June, a reported 245 riots and protests took place in the country, most related to mining or oil and natural gas projects — an increase of 31 since Humala took office.