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Defence Minister Walter Ayala Resigns

PERU
  • Rio de Janeiro (DPA) -- Peru's Defence Minister Walter Ayala resigned, the politician announced on Twitter on Tuesday. Ayala's resignation is the latest setback for the new government.
  • Ayala's resignation came amid accusations that he interfered in promotion processes in the military. According to the El Comercio newspaper, President Castillo had previously asked Ayala to step down during a private meeting.
  • This follows Interior Minister Luis Barranzuela giving up his position last week after breaching his own ministry's Covid-19 measures.

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