Peru’s President Castillo reshuffles cabinet again

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday, August 24, for the second time in less than three weeks.

At the same time, prosecutors continue to investigate his close allies and family members. The controversial head of state appointed new ministers for the environment, defense, and women.

However, he retained Transport Minister Geiner Alvarado, whom prosecutors accuse of running a “criminal organization” within the government alongside Castillo.

Key economic and mining positions also remained unchanged. Peru is the world’s second-largest copper producer.

Since taking office a year ago, Castillo has ensured unprecedented turnover in government leadership positions, appointing an average of five new ministers each month.

Experts say the high turnover has directly impacted public spending, which has slowed since Castillo took office – at a time when Peru is still recovering from the pandemic.

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