Overview

• Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzen submitted his irrevocable resignation on May 14, 2025, avoiding a no-confidence vote in Congress over his handling of rising crime and the recent killing of 13 miners.
• Adrianzen's resignation automatically triggers the dissolution and reappointment of the entire ministerial cabinet, as required by Peruvian law.
• President Dina Boluarte recently replaced Economy Minister Jose Salardi with Raul Perez and Interior Minister Julio Diaz with Carlos Malaver, signaling continued political instability.
• Peru is grappling with a surge in violent crime linked to extortion gangs like Venezuela's Tren de Aragua, prompting a state of emergency and military deployment.
• Boluarte's approval rating has plummeted to a record low of 2%, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction over corruption scandals, governance failures, and security concerns.