on Monday swore in Jorge Alfonso Marticorena Mendoza as new Minister of Education.
The ceremony took place at the Government Palace's Elespuru Hall, marking the only change in Luis Arroyo's Cabinet.
Marticorena Mendoza—currently a member of Congress representing Ica region—takes office, replacing Maria Esther Cuadros.
The new Cabinet member is a dental surgeon.
He also holds a master's degree in Dentistry from the San Luis Gonzaga National University of Ica and has experience in university teaching and management related to higher education quality.
In addition, Marticorena Mendoza has carried out work related to the self-assessment, accreditation, and external evaluation of university degree programs, as well as processes aimed at improving educational quality, the Presidential Office reported.