Political parties in Peru have been controlled by individuals seeking their own benefits, usually financial compensation.[138] According to The Economist, political graft was the largest challenge facing Peru instead of the ideological battles in the press.[138] Due to the large divisions of parties in congress, with over eleven parties elected into the Congress of Peru, whoever was elected into the presidency was expected to be weak due to the fractured congress.[138] Political analyst Giovanna Peñaflor agreed with the theory of a weak presidency, saying that the fragmented congress would leave the executive vulnerable to legislators.[139]