The political climate in Peru has escalated as Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén resigned just hours before he was set to face a no-confidence vote in Congress. His departure follows the shocking kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers, provoking significant outrage across the nation. This resignation marks yet another setback for President Dina Boluarte, whose popularity continues to plummet as crime rates spiral out of control.
Under Peru's constitutional framework, the resignation of the prime minister necessitates the resignation of all cabinet ministers, leaving President Boluarte with the daunting task of appointing a new government. Just before Adrianzén's resignation, Boluarte had attempted to stabilize her administration with a cabinet reshuffle, only to have to let go of her newly appointed ministers of finance, interior, and transport.
Citizens have become increasingly disillusioned with Boluarte's leadership, sparked by a swell of protests against rampant crime, particularly extortion by organized gangs that target even small businesses. Demonstrators have rallied, holding placards that demand action against the violence that has gripped the country.
As Peru finds itself in a precarious political situation, the implications of this latest resignation could have far-reaching consequences as it grapples with rising crime, social unrest, and governmental instability.
