Peruvian Prime Minister Adrianzén resigns

With his resignation, Adrianzén neutralized a motion of censure against him

Gustavo Adrianzén resigned Tuesday as Peru’s Prime Minister, the day before facing a motion of censure in Congress due to his alleged failure to address the country’s crime wave.

In his resignation message alongside President Dina Boluarte, Adrianzén cited the “high interests of the homeland.” He claimed his 15-month tenure had numerous achievements, despite President Boluarte’s near 0% approval rating.

“President, thinking of the high interests of the homeland, it is my duty today to present before you my irrevocable resignation from the post of president of the Council of Ministers,” Adrianzén said.

He also claimed to have been in office during Peru’s “most difficult hours,” though the major protest wave had ended under his predecessor, Alberto Otárola. In addition, Adrianzém hoped history would recognize his efforts, stating that future generations would judge his contributions fairly. “I am sure that the pages of history that we are completing are only those that our children and grandchildren will read. Only then will justice be done,” he added.

President Boluarte must now appoint a new prime minister, the fourth in her two-and-a-half-year term, who would need a vote of confidence from Congress.

“I wish the President great success in the remaining months of her administration,” the departing official also pointed out.