LIMA, May 14 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen submitted his resignation Tuesday, hours before Congress was set to debate at least three motions seeking his removal.
“In consideration of the nation’s higher interests, I feel duty-bound to present my irrevocable resignation from the position of president of the Council of Ministers,” Adrianzen said in a televised address.
He was joined by his cabinet and President Dina Boluarte, who has consistently defended him and praised his performance.
Adrianzen’s exit is the latest test for Peru’s massively unpopular President Dina Boluarte, who must now replace her entire cabinet. She can name previous ministers to the same roles, but only under a new prime minister.
Boluarte’s approval ratings have dropped to historic lows, with a poll released this week showing support at just 2%.
Adrianzen’s announcement at an event alongside Boluarte on Tuesday evening capped a day of shake-ups for the government. Earlier on Tuesday, Boluarte replaced her economy and interior ministers.
Her administration has been under pressure to combat rising crime. The kidnapping and killing of 13 miners by illegal miners earlier this month stoked calls for Adrianzen’s resignation.
The political changes come less than a year before Peruvians go to the polls to elect a president and members of Congress. — NNN-AGENCIES
