President Martin Vizcarra on Friday afternoon administered the oath to Carlos Moran, who has become the new Interior Minister of Peru.
He will replace Mauro Medina, who decided to step down from the post last Thursday.
As is known, Medina took responsibility for ex-judge Cesar Hinostroza's fleeing to Spain, and thus the Head of State accepted his resignation.
Fighting citizen insecurity and crime across the entire territory will be the newly appointed official's biggest challenges.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lima-based Government Palace's Golden Hall.
The retired police general has a vast experience in Peru’s National Police, where he held several positions.
He studied law and holds master's degrees from San Martin de Porres University and the Center for Higher National Studies (CAEN) in this field.
It should be noted Moran is a member and founder of the National Police Special Intelligence Group (GEIN) that captured the main leader of Shining Path terrorist group, Abimael Guzman.
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Published: 10/19/2018