Peru’s Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned just hours before he was scheduled to face a no-confidence vote in Congress, further deepening the country’s political crisis.
His departure has forced President Dina Boluarte to replace her entire cabinet, marking another chapter of instability in her administration.
Adrianzén’s resignation follows public outrage over the recent kidnapping and killing of 13 mine workers, a crime that shocked the nation and intensified calls for stronger government action against rampant criminal activity.
With his exit, all government ministers are constitutionally required to step down, creating an administrative vacuum at a critical time.
This upheaval comes amid widespread protests against rising gang violence and extortion. Frustrated citizens, dressed in white, have taken to the streets, demanding immediate government action to curb crime.
“We need security now, not empty promises,” one protester declared.
Boluarte’s presidency, already on shaky ground following Pedro Castillo’s impeachment, has seen approval ratings plummet as crime rates soar.
The sudden collapse of her cabinet will test her ability to restore stability and reassure the public that effective governance remains possible.
