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Peru Names Juan Manuel Cavero Justice Minister After Santiváñez Resigns for 2026 Bid

The designation takes effect through Supreme Resolution No. 209-2025-PCM published in El Peruano.

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Overview

  • Supreme Resolution No. 209-2025-PCM formalizes Cavero’s appointment at the Justice and Human Rights Ministry on the prime minister’s proposal under constitutional and organic-law provisions.
  • Supreme Resolution No. 208-2025-PCM accepts the resignation of Juan José Santiváñez, who stepped down to pursue a 2026 general election candidacy.
  • Juan Manuel Cavero was sworn in at the Government Palace after serving since May 29, 2025 as head of the ministry’s advisory cabinet.
  • Cavero is a lawyer trained at Universidad de Lima with prior roles at SUNAT, Emape, the Callao regional government and the ATU, signaling an internal succession focused on continuity.
  • Former justice minister José Tello urged Cavero to transparently address reported fiscal investigations cited by El Comercio and outlined management priorities including prison overcrowding and system financing.