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New Prime Minister Expected To Be Sworn In

PERU
  • Swearing-in ceremony for Peru’s new Prime Minister and his cabinet, after the resignation of Anibal Torres Wednesday, will take place today, according to President Pedro Castillo.
    • The name of incoming minister is still unknown.
  • Peruvian lawmakers are closer to the 87 votes needed to oust President Pedro Castillo amid a judicial investigation into the head of state, according to an opposition legislator pushing for the removal.
  • Peru Congress rejected President Pedro Castillo’s trip to Colombia, where he intended to attend Gustavo Petro’s inauguration as President on August 7, according to Congreso TV.
    • Lawmakers said they fear Castillo will ask for political asylum to avoid facing Prosecutor investigations against him.

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