Peru’s New President Names His Third Prime Minister in a Month

Peru’s interim President Jose Maria Balcazar after his election at the National Congress in Lima on Feb. 18. — Peru’s interim President Jose Maria Balcazar after his election at the National Congress in Lima on Feb. 18.Photographer: Ernesto Benavides/AFP/Getty Images

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By Carla Samon Ros

March 17, 2026 at 9:51 PM UTC

Peru’s president appointed Luis Arroyo as prime minister on Tuesday, the third cabinet chief named in a month in the politically-turbulent nation.

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