Peru’s interim President, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday (March 18, 2026) appointed General Luis Enrique Arroyo as Prime Minister, after Denisse Miralles unexpectedly resigned Tuesday (March 18, 2026) — three weeks into her tenure — plunging the newly formed government into crisis.
Mr. Arroyo served as Defence Minister under Ms. Miralles, whose departure came the day before a confidence vote by Congress, resulting in the 18 other Peruvian Cabinet members appointed by President Jose Maria Balcazar also having to step down.
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“The transitional government has a mission to lead a phase of stability, focused on ensuring full transparency of the electoral process,” Mr. Balcazar’s office said in a statement.
Mr. Balcazar also appointed new Ministers of Defence, Interior and Economy.
