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Interim Peru Government Replaces Petroperú Chair as Ousted Leader Challenges Removal

The leadership change follows heavy losses tied to the Talara refinery project, prompting debate over deeper restructuring.

Overview

  • The Economy and Finance Ministry removed Alejandro Narváez as board president and named vice chair Fidel Augusto Moreno Rodríguez as interim leader.
  • Peru’s securities regulator said the decision was taken at a Petroperú shareholders’ meeting and took effect the same day.
  • Narváez sent a notarized letter to top officials seeking a review of the process, arguing legal formalities were not met and warning of governance risks.
  • The interim government said the move aims to ensure disciplined use of resources and safeguard macroeconomic stability.
  • Specialists urge a full board and management overhaul as Petroperú bears heavy losses, debt about three times equity, and a consultancy projects negative value by 2032.