The President of Peru, Pedro Castillo, announced on Thursday night (25) which will renew the Cabinet of Ministers, after confirming the resignation of the Prime Minister, Aníbal Torres, amid a long battle between the country’s Executive and Legislative branches. The decision came after Congress rejected a vote of confidence in the government, requested by Torres.97
The Prime Minister sought the repeal of a law that establishes that every referendum implies a constitutional reform that needs to be approved first by the Legislature.
In August, Torres also resigned as prime minister, citing “personal reasons”. After much speculation, he withdrew his request and remained in office. With the resignation accepted, Castillo will now have the fifth prime minister since he took office in July last year.
