Peru: New Foreign Trade and Tourism Minister sworn in

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: Presidency of the Republic of Peru

17:31 | Lima, Jun. 9.

The President of the Republic, Jose Maria Balcazar, on Tuesday administered the oath of office to Berthin Enrique Gomez Vela as the new Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur).

Gomez Vela succeeds Jose Fernando Reyes Llanos, who submitted his resignation from the Cabinet on June 3, 2026.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Luis Arroyo, senior state officials, and special guests.

It was held at the Government Palace in Lima.

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Published: 6/9/2026