In the first month of the year, successive crises have continued to drastically deteriorate the image and credibility of the Executive. The resignation of Prime Minister Mirtha Vásquez deepened the crisis within a Government that was already facing a series of challenges. Meanwhile, tensions continue to rise between the Executive and Legislative branches, in a Congress with a high level of fragmentation and weak alliances that respond to particular interests. However, the current correlation of forces in Congress would still seem to indicate that there is no coalition capable of obtaining the necessary votes to impeach President Castillo.
Going forward, the hasty resignation of the Prime Minister, Mirtha Vásquez, and the appointment of a new Cabinet headed by Congressman Héctor Valer (Perú Democrático), will seek to reconfigure the political alliances of the Government. Finally, on the whole, no substantial improvement is seen in the selection of new ministers, and due to the way in which they were appointed, it is likely that the contradictions and tensions within this Cabinet will quickly become evident.
The economy maintained a solid growth pace in Q1 2025, around 3.8%, slightly above expectations. Primary sectors, such as agro-exports and fishing, continued to rebound, although they were still affected by weather conditions in Q1 2024.
This month, the political agenda has once again focused on citizen insecurity. The death of a singer from a well-known musical group, allegedly at the hands of extortionists, sparked renewed criticism of the Minister of the Interior, who was censured by Congress, which in turn triggered new protests.
Despite growing criticism, President Dina Boluarte remains reluctant to remove him from office, as Santivañez plays a key role in her efforts to obstruct investigations against her and her inner circle, including her brother Nicanor Boluarte.
