Peru: Betssy Chavez sworn in as Prime Minister

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

13:50 | Lima, Nov. 25.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Friday afternoon administered the oath of office to Betssy Chavez, who has become the new Prime Minister of Peru.

Thus, the 33-year-old Congresswoman replaces resigning Prime Minister Anibal Torres in the post.

During previous months, Chavez served as Minister of Culture and Labor-Employment Promotion. Her participation in this latter sector ended in May 2022 —after Congress approved a censure motion against her.

Later, in August, the parliamentarian was appointed Culture sector's head, replacing Alejandro Salas in that post.

Parliamentary performance

Betssy Chavez was elected Congresswoman for the 2021-2026 term, after running for Peru Libre (Free Peru) party in southern Tacna region.

Subsequently, she withdrew from said parliamentary group to join the Peru Democratico (Democratic Peru) bench.

Education

Chavez studied Law at the Jorge Basadre Grohmann National University in Tacna.

She also holds a Master's Degree in Law with a mention in Constitutional Law from the Jose Carlos Mariategui University.

Today's event was held at the Government Palace in Lima.

El presidente de la república, @PedroCastilloTe, tomó juramento a Betssy Chavez Chino, como titular de la @pcmperu. Con esta designación, desde el gobierno reafirmamos el cumplimiento de la Política General de Gobierno 2021-2026. #GabineteChavez #SiempreConElPueblo pic.twitter.com/rj790VR6kv
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) November 25, 2022

Ahora | El presidente @PedroCastilloTe toma juramento a la nueva presidenta del Consejo de Ministros, Betssy Chavez Chino, en Palacio de Gobierno.
?? En vivo: https://t.co/tVTDRL7mlH #SiempreConElPueblo
— Presidencia del Perú ???? (@presidenciaperu) November 25, 2022

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Published: 11/25/2022

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