Dina Boluarte, Peru's newest president, names her Cabinet and asks each minister to pledge not to be corrupt while in office
President Dina Boluarte unveils new Cabinet and calls for avoiding conflicts"that put our brotherhood as Peruvians at risk."
Boluarte, Peru's first woman president and who was vice president under Castillo in his leftist government, oversaw a ceremony in which 19 ministers — eight of them are women — took the oath of office at the presidential palace on Saturday. "I have worked hard to form a Cabinet for unity and democratic consolidation that meets the needs of the country," Boluarte said in a televised address.
All Cabinet members knelt before her and wore red-and-white sashes tied around their waists. A large crucifix was placed in front of most Cabinet members when they responded to Boluarte's question. This is a key demand of street protesters who have been blocking roads and burning tires across this country with a record of political upheaval and instability.Boluarte had been negotiating for three days with conservative parties that dominate congress.Her stated decision to serve out his term until July 2026 has run into headwinds.A poll released in November said 86 percent of those questioned disapprove of the legislature.
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