In a dramatic turn of events, Peru's Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned just hours ahead of a crucial no-confidence vote in Congress. His resignation follows the shocking kidnapping and murder of 13 mine workers, an incident that has rattled the nation. This marks a significant setback for President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have plummeted in light of soaring crime rates.
Adrianzén's resignation represents a considerable upheaval since it obligates the entire cabinet to vacate their positions, further exacerbating the political chaos in Peru. Under the country's constitution, when a prime minister resigns, all ministers must follow suit, although they can be reappointed once a new prime minister is approved.
This shakeup comes at a time of heightened unrest, as Boluarte had just reshuffled her cabinet, bringing in new faces for key positions including finance, interior, and transport. Ironically, these ministers have now also been forced to resign shortly after taking office.
Public sentiment is increasingly hostile as protests erupt across the country, with citizens demanding the government respond decisively to extortion and violent crime, including demands for action against targeted killings. Demonstrators adorned in white have called for immediate action against the escalating crime wave, also expressing their outrage through placards bearing messages like "no more deaths." The political landscape in Peru is growing ever more volatile, with citizens watching closely as the government grapples with its leadership crisis.
