Peru’s Premier, Adrianzen resigns
Peru’s Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned hours before facing a no-confidence vote in Congress amid mounting political turmoil. The vote was prompted by the recent kidnapping and killing of 13 mine workers which shocked the nation.
Adrianzén’s departure marks the third prime minister under President Dina Boluarte who now faces the challenge of replacing her entire cabinet. According to Peru’s constitution, all ministers must resign if the prime minister steps down. While the president can reappoint the same ministers, she can only do so once a new prime minister is in place.
This resignation comes just after Boluarte shuffled her cabinet, appointing new ministers of finance, interior and transport who now also must step down hours after their swearing-in. Boluarte’s approval ratings have plummeted further amid rising crime rates and public frustration over her handling of security issues.
Protests have intensified in recent months with demonstrators demanding urgent action against extortion and targeted killings. Thousands dressed in white gathered to call for immediate measures to combat gang violence and protect small businesses and transport workers. The ongoing unrest reflects deep dissatisfaction with Boluarte’s leadership during a period of escalating political instability in Peru.
