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PM Valer Resigns, Another Cabinet Reshuffle Imminent

PERU
  • The Peruvian prime minister Héctor Valer confirmed on Saturday that he will step down just four days after being named for the post, after allegations of domestic violence sparked widespread condemnation.
    • President Pedro Castillo said he would again recompose his ministers cabinet after political turmoil due to his previous controversial picks.
  • Separately, a Peruvian prosecutor leading a criminal investigation against Keiko Fujimori said a trial accusing the former presidential candidate and about 40 other politicians could begin by the end of the year.

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