Peru’s prime minister to step down after allegations of domestic violence
by Dan Collyns in Lima from World news | The Guardian on (#5VTZB)
Hector Valer confirms resignation just four days after being named for the post
The Peruvian prime minister Hector Valer confirmed on Saturday that he will step down just four days after being named for the post, after allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife.
On Friday, President Pedro Castillo said he would reshuffle the cabinet again, after just three days, amid widespread condemnation of his appointment of Valer as prime minister.
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