Peru names new prime minister after Miralles resignationAFP, LIMAPeruvian Interim President Jose Maria Balcazar on Tuesday appointed General Luis Enrique Arroyo as prime minister, after Denisse Miralles unexpectedly resigned on Tuesday — three weeks into her tenure. Peruvian Prime Minister Luis Arroyo speaks at a news conference in Lima on Tuesday. Photo: EPAMiralles, 49, previously served as economy minister for Balcazar’s predecessor, former Peruvian president Jose Jeri, who was impeached last month on graft allegations. Peruvian Interim President Jose Maria Balcazar attends a ceremony in Lima on Tuesday. “The presidency of the Republic of Peru thanks Mrs Denisse Miralles for the services given to the nation,” Balcazar’s office said in a statement published on social media.

Source: Taipei Times March 18, 2026 17:31 UTC