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Peru: Kuczynski administration's most critical moments

09:58 | Lima, Mar. 22.

During his nearly 20 months in office, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski ruled the country in an adverse political context, due to Parliament's strong opposition.

Therefore, he had to govern without a majority in an opposition-controlled Congress.

Likewise, allegations of corruption and irregularities against people close to the Government undermined the regime's stability even more. 

Get to know some of the most critical moments in the Kuczynski administration:

October 16, 2016
Scandal involving former Presidential Health Advisor Carlos Moreno.

December 15, 2016
Congress passes censure motion against Education Minister Jaime Saavedra.

May 22, 2017
First Vice-President Martin Vizcarra steps down as Transport and Communications Minister in light of Chinchero Airport contract addendum. 

May 23, 2017
Comptroller General's Office decides to bring charges against 10 government officials for signing an addendum to Chinchero Airport construction contract.

May 29, 2017
Television network broadcasts audio recordings in which State ministers and Comptroller General are heard discussing Chinchero Airport contract.

June 21, 2017
Economy and Finance Minister Alfredo Thorne loses confidence vote in Congress.

September 13, 2017
Fuerza Popular party prepares motion to censure Education Minister Marilu Martens. Government goes one step ahead and submits motion of confidence in the Cabinet.

September 15, 2017
Peruvian Congress ousts Ministerial Cabinet.

September 17, 2017
Mercedes Araoz swears in as new Prime Minister of Peru.

December 21, 2017
Kuczynski survives impeachment motion.

December 24, 2017
Kuczynski grants humanitarian pardon to ex-President Alberto Fujimori.

January 9, 2018
New ministerial Cabinet swears in.

February 27, 2018
Ex-Odebrecht head in Peru Jorge Barata says he financed presidential campaigns.

March 15, 2018
Second presidential impeachment motion admitted for Congress debate.

March 20, 2018
Clandestine videos allegedly show Kuczynski's allies attempting to buy votes ahead of impeachment vote.

March 21, 2018
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski offers resignation.

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Published: 3/22/2018