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.
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
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
September 17, 2017
December 21, 2017
Kuczynski survives impeachment motion.
December 24, 2017
January 9, 2018
February 27, 2018
Ex-Odebrecht head in Peru Jorge Barata says he financed presidential campaigns.
March 15, 2018
March 20, 2018
Clandestine videos allegedly show Kuczynski's allies attempting to buy votes ahead of impeachment vote.
March 21, 2018
(END) FHG/CCR/GRM/FGM/RMB
Published: 3/22/2018