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Peru President accepts Culture Min resignation

12:59 | Lima, Dec. 4.

Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday informed that Culture Minister Francisco Petrozzi has presented his resignation to the Executive Branch, which has been accepted.

"In the next few days, we will designate a replacement in the Culture sector to continue with the arduous task with a view to the (Independence) Bicentennial and based on a very important agenda," the Head of State expressed.

The top official said he was referring to this case in order to close this issue because he considers there are important issues such as water culture and others that draw the attention from the entire population.

"He has submitted his resignation letter this morning. We have accepted it (…)," he concluded.

Remarks were made after participating in the I International Water Culture Forum held in the Peruvian capital city of Lima.

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Published: 12/4/2019