Overview

• César Sandoval presented his irrevocable resignation from the Transport and Communications Ministry, saying he filed first to Dina Boluarte and then to interim president José Jerí.
• Citing five months at the MTC, Sandoval posted on X that he will “continue serving” the country and said he is reevaluating a run in the 2026 elections.
• César Vásquez announced his resignation from the Health Ministry, sharing a letter dated October 10 to President Jerí that called it an honor to serve and pledged to keep working for public health.
• Vásquez answered “yes” when asked if he will seek a Senate seat in 2026, and reports indicate he would run with Alianza Para el Progreso.
• Both departures follow Congress’s vote to remove President Dina Boluarte and the installation of José Jerí, with the resignations landing a day before the October 13 eligibility deadline set by electoral law.