Peru: New Health Minister sworn in

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

Photo: ANDINA/Presidency of the Republic of Peru

20:41 | Lima, Oct. 27.

The President of the Republic Pedro Castillo on Thursday evening administered the oath of office to Kelly Portalatino Avalos, who has become the new Minister of Health.

Portalatino Avalos is a medical surgeon graduated from Universidad San Pedro in Ancash region. She replaces Jorge Lopez Peña in the position.


For her part, Portalatino Avalos was elected Congresswoman of the Republic for the 2021-2016 period representing Peru Libre (Free Peru) party.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Government Palace in Lima.

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Published: 10/27/2022