US EditionPeru Names New Prime Minister After Surprise Resignation of Denisse Miralles
General Luis Enrique Arroyo replaces Denisse Miralles, triggering the entire cabinet's resignation and a required confidence vote in Congress controlled by the right-wing opposition.
- On Tuesday , Interim President Jose Maria Balcazar appointed General Luis Enrique Arroyo as Prime Minister after Denisse Miralles unexpectedly resigned.
- On Tuesday, Miralles resigned the day before a confidence vote, forcing the 18 other ministers appointed by Balcazar to step down under Peruvian law.
- Arroyo, who served as Defence Minister under Miralles, appeared with Balcazar during the swearing-in at the Government Palace in Lima as the 18 other cabinet members appointed by Balcazar stepped down and new Ministers of Defence, Interior and Economy were named.
- The departures plunged the newly formed government into crisis three weeks into Denisse Miralles' tenure, and The Presidency of the Republic of Peru said Peru's transitional government mission will focus on stability, electoral transparency and thanked Miralles for her service.
- The cabinet change occurred on the eve of a confidence vote and highlights recurring instability, with Jose Maria Balcazar, interim President, age 83, governing until July 28, 2026, when the April 12 elections winner replaces him.
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Peru Premier Lasts 21 Days as Cabinet Falls Again
Key Points — Retired general Luis Enrique Arroyo Sánchez was sworn in as Peru’s prime minister on Tuesday, replacing Denisse Miralles just 21 days into her tenure and one day before her cabinet was due to face a congressional confidence vote — Miralles was forced out after key congressional blocs — including Renovación Popular, Avanza […] The post Peru Premier Lasts 21 Days as Cabinet Falls Again appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Acting President of Peru, José Maria Balcazar, appointed retired General Luis Enrique Arroyo on Tuesday as Prime Minister, his second head of government since he came to power a month ago. ...
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