Peru Prime Minister Adrianzén Resigns Ahead No-Confidence Vote Amid Crime Surge

Peruvian Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén resigned ahead of a no-confidence vote in Congress, triggered by widespread criticism of his handling of a violent crime wave, including the kidnapping and murder of 13 mine workers. His resignation, which follows a recent cabinet reshuffle by President Dina Boluarte, forces the entire cabinet to step down, further escalating political instability in Peru. Adrianzén, who had been in office for 15 months, cited the country's high interests in his decision and expressed hope that history would judge his efforts fairly. Boluarte, whose approval rating has plummeted to near historic lows amid growing public frustration over crime and extortion, must now appoint a new prime minister who will require congressional approval. The government faces mounting pressure as extortion gangs linked to criminal groups such as Venezuela's Tren de Aragua have intensified violence, prompting protests and a state of emergency deployment. This political turmoil compounds the challenges for Boluarte, who governs without a party and relies on a right-wing coalition holding the legislative majority.