LIMA, May 16 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Peruvian President Dina Boluarte appointed former Justice Minister Eduardo Arana as the country’s new prime minister, following the resignation of Gustavo Adrianzen.
.Arana steps into his new role a day after Adrianzen, resigned ahead of a censure vote he was facing in Congress on his handling of crime and the killing of a group of 13 miners.
With Adrianzen’s resignation, the rest of the cabinet was formally required to step down from their roles as well, though all but Arana retook their positions in a ceremony on Wednesday.
The president then proceeded to swear in new Cabinet members who will serve alongside her for the remainder of her term, which ends next year.
That includes Raul Perez, who became economy minister, replacing former minister Jose Salardi after just a few months on the job.
Juan Alcantara, an attorney who had served as deputy justice minister, will take Arana’s place in the ministry.
Boluarte’s deeply unpopular administration has been under pressure to combat rising crime ahead of elections next year.
Peru, with high minister turnover, has had six presidents since 2018 due to resignations and removals. — NNN-AGENCIES
