(Lima) The Ministers of Interior and Women resigned on Friday in Peru, where demonstrations and blockades continue, the presidency announced.
President Dina Boluarte has accepted the resignation of Interior Minister Víctor Rojas, replaced by retired Police General Vicente Romero. At the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations, Nancy Tolentino succeeded Grecia Rojas in her duties. A swearing-in ceremony took place immediately before Mr.me Bolarte.
The outgoing Interior Minister has been strongly criticized for the excessive use of force by the Peruvian police against demonstrators who are demanding the resignation of the Peruvian president. Since the start of the crisis, a month ago, clashes between protesters and police have killed at least 42 people.
Mr. Romero had previously served as interior minister in 2018, under President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
In addition, Dina Boluarte also swore in the new Minister of Labor Luis Alfonso Adrianzén, after the resignation Thursday of Eduardo García, in disagreement with the management of the demonstrations by the government.