Prime minister resigns, including to political turmoil in Peru

Castillo, who beneath the legislation can settle for or reject the resignation, made no remark.

Torres was Castillo’s fourth prime minister, having taken the submit in February. Beforehand, he had been justice minister since Castillo took workplace July 28, 2021.

Castillo was a rural trainer earlier than he shocked Peru’s political elite by successful election as president campaigning on guarantees to enhance training, well being care and different companies. However the political neophyte’s first yr has seen close to fixed turmoil, with Cupboard members altering a number of instances and Castillo staving off two impeachment makes an attempt.

The president additionally has 5 investigations pending towards him, together with some involving claims of corruption and one for the alleged plagiarism of his grasp’s thesis.

Torres, who mentioned he wished to return to school educating, has been a powerful defender of Castillo. He has criticized the press and mentioned these attacking the president “belong to the upper class, the right and the ultra-right.” He mentioned those that are accusing the president are “the real thieves, who have stolen billions” from Peru.