
All bets on technocrats - Peru's interim Pres Jeri swears in first cabinet ahead of confidence vote
"Peruvian President Jose Jeri swore in his first cabinet in the Golden Hall of the Government Palace in Lima on Tuesday, days after taking office following the dismissal of his predecessor Dina Boluarte for 'permanent moral incapacity'. Footage shows Jeri swearing in each appointed minister before members of Congress from various parties and representatives of the media. The interim president appointed 18 ministers, including four women, with former Constitutional Court president Ernesto Alvarez Miranda taking over as President of the Council of Ministers, replacing Eduardo Arana. The composition of the new cabinet highlights the government's focus on appointing professionals with technical expertise and diverse sectoral experience, aiming to project stability and administrative competence ahead of the upcoming congressional vote of confidence. Under Peru's constitution, the cabinet must appear before Congress within 30 days to outline its main priorities, including security, economic recovery, and anti-corruption measures, and seek parliamentary approval to govern. If Congress denies the confidence vote, Jeri will be required to reorganise his cabinet. If granted, his administration will proceed with implementing its policy agenda."