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Jerí Swears In 19-Minister Transitional Cabinet Led by Ernesto Álvarez, Prioritizing Security

Congress remains split on a confidence vote, with civil and student groups set to strike on Oct. 15.

Luis Napoleón Quiroz jura como ministro de Salud del gobierno de José Jerí
El mandatario presentó a los ministros que lo acomparán en su gestión.
José Jerí juramentó a Luis Enrique Bravo como ministro de Energía y Minas
El presidente interino de Perú, José Jerí Oré tras jurar su cargo ante el Pleno del Congreso. Foto EFE

Overview

  • Ernesto Álvarez Miranda was sworn in as prime minister as President José Jerí completed a 19-member council of ministers presented as a transition and reconciliation team.
  • Retired PNP general Vicente Tiburcio, a GEIN veteran and former commander general, took over the Interior Ministry to lead the government’s anti-crime drive.
  • Denisse Miralles will head Economy and Finance and Gen. (r) César Díaz Peche was appointed Defense minister, joining a cabinet that blends technocrats with ex-military and public administrators.
  • Jerí defended the cabinet’s competence and said results would speak on citizen security, adding that his government will respect the right to protest and seek dialogue.
  • Congressional reactions were mixed, with some legislators pledging to deny confidence, as civil and university groups plan nationwide demonstrations and La Libertad adjusts after César Acuña’s resignation with Johana Cabrera set to assume the governorship.