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Cabinet Backs Edward Tovar to Lead Peru’s Sunat

The move would mark the third change at the tax and customs agency this year.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report the Council of Ministers endorsed Edward Tovar’s designation to head Sunat, with the formal resolution not yet published.
  • He is set to replace Marilú Llerena, and Sunat sources say staff learned of the intended change only after the cabinet agenda became public.
  • Tovar has been serving as president of the Tribunal Fiscal since June 1, 2025.
  • His background includes legal and regulatory posts at Indecopi, the former Conasev (now SMV), Essalud and prior senior legal roles within Sunat.
  • Leadership has rotated quickly in 2025, with Víctor Mejía followed by Llerena and now Tovar identified to take the post.