Prime Minister Gustavo Adrianzén has resigned just hours before a scheduled no-confidence vote in Congress, a move that exacerbates Peru's ongoing political instability. This resignation comes in the wake of a recent tragic incident involving the kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers, igniting national outrage and calls for accountability.

Adrianzén's departure poses a significant challenge for President Dina Boluarte, whose approval ratings have plummeted in tandem with rising crime rates. This latest political shakeup means Boluarte must now contend with replacing her entire cabinet, as Peruvian law mandates that all ministers resign alongside the prime minister.

Just before his resignation, Boluarte had reshuffled her cabinet, introducing new ministers for finance, interior, and transport, who will now also need to resign, raising questions about stability within the current administration. Peruvians are vocal in their dissatisfaction, with protests erupting in response to the escalating extortion and violence that has gripped the nation. Demonstrations have seen citizens advocating for immediate measures to tackle these pressing issues, calling for an end to targeted killings and a reduction in crime.

The political environment in Peru remains precarious, with many awaiting Boluarte’s next steps and the appointment of a new prime minister.