Peru Prime Minister Resigns After Backlash From Cabinet Reshuffle

Gustavo Adrianzen in 2024.Photographer: Cris Bouroncle/AFP/Getty Images
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Peru’s prime minister resigned on Tuesday evening after a last-ditch attempt at a cabinet reshuffle did not placate opposition lawmakers who demanded his ouster.

Gustavo Adrianzen announced his resignation in a nationwide address just hours after unpopular President Dina Boluarte had sworn in new ministers, including a new finance chief. All other ministers must resign alongside Adrianzen, including those named earlier on Tuesday, although Boluarte may rename them to their posts as long as she appoints a new prime minister.