Aníbal Torres, at the time of taking up the post of Prime Minister of Peru last February. Photo: AFP
Aníbal Torres, the president of Peru’s Council of Ministers, a post known in the country as premier or prime minister, announced on Wednesday his stop “for personal reasons” and made his position available to President Pedro Castillo.
In a letter addressed to the president and posted on his official Twitter account, Torres said he would retire from office after serving “especially the most neglected and forgotten people” with her.
“I am retiring from office after having served our country together with you, especially to the most neglected and forgotten peopleTorres wrote.
towers he was the fourth prime minister of Castillo and took office in February. Previously, he was Minister of Justice since the president’s administration began on July 28, 2022.
Instability in Pedro Castillo’s government
Political crises so far seem to be the hallmark of Pedro Castillo’s government, which has been in power in Peru for just over a year. From resignations to corruption complaints and investigations, instability was one of the few constant factors.
So far, Castillo has taken swearing in to more than 60 officials, a record in Latin America. The post of President of the Council of Ministers of Peru, known as the premier or prime minister, has been one of the most controversial.
The president of Peru, Pero Castillo. Photo: AFP
The first to be named was Guido Bellido, who remained in office for only two months and eight days before having to leave for complaints about his alleged links with terrorist organizations.
Bellido was replaced by Mirtha Vásquez, a leader who resigned after nearly four months with a letter expressing her disagreement with the irregularities and corruption that existed in the government.
Castillo then appointed Héctor Valer, a congressman who couldn’t even take the oath because he was reported for gender-based violence.
Torres took office on February 8, having assumed the post of Minister of Justice at the start of Castillo’s administration.
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