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Peru: New PM expresses appreciation over good wishes

19:20 | Lima, Jul. 15.

Recently sworn-in Prime Minister Pedro Cateriano on Wednesday afternoon expressed his appreciation for the good wishes and congratulation messages received on his appointment as new Cabinet Chief.

"Joined by all Peruvians of good will, I reaffirm my commitment to working to reverse this crisis," he wrote on Twitter.

Earlier today, President Martin Vizcarra administered the oath of office to members of a reshuffled Cabinet led by Prime Minister Cateriano, who replaces Vicente Zeballos in the post.

The other new ministers are: Mario Lopez (Foreign Affairs), Jorge Montoya (Interior), Pilar Mazzetti (Health), Jose Antonio Salardi (Production), Kirla Echegaray (Environment), Carlos Estremadoyro (Transport-Communications), Ana Cristina Neyra (Justice-Human Rights), Patricia Donayre (Development-Social Inclusion), Rafael Belaunde (Energy-Mines), and Martin Ruggiero (Labor-Employment Promotion).

Starting today, former Production Minister Rocio Barrios will lead the Foreign Trade-Tourism Ministry, and ex-Transport Minister Carlos Lozada will head the Housing, Construction and Sanitation Ministry.

The following high-ranking officials will hold their positions: Walter Martos (Defense), Maria Antonieta Alva (Economy-Finance), Martin Benavides (Education), Jorge Montenegro (Agriculture-Irrigation), Gloria Montenegro (Women-Vulnerable Populations), and Alejandro Neyra (Culture).

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Government Palace in Lima.

As is known, the Government extended the state of emergency against COVID-19 from July 1 thru 31. It is characterized by localized quarantine in seven regions.

Initially set to last from March 16 to 30, the nationwide quarantine came to an end on June 30.

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Published: 7/15/2020

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