Overview
- President José Jerí administered the oath to Denisse Miralles at Palacio de Gobierno, installing her to lead the Ministry of Economy and Finance in a transitional cabinet.
- She assumes the portfolio with fewer than two months to finalize the 2026 budget as lawmakers float measures that would expand current spending.
- Miralles returns to the MEF after a viceministerial stint and is known for expanding Obras por Impuestos at ProInversión, which recorded over S/4.2 billion in adjudications in 2024, a mechanism now under closer scrutiny for project delivery.
- Former economy minister Alfredo Thorne criticized the appointment as policy continuity with Raúl Pérez-Reyes rather than a course change at the MEF.
- The exporters’ association Adex requested immediate meetings with the new team to boost competitiveness and investment, while economists warned of fiscal risks including potential support for Petroperú and a wider deficit if spending accelerates.