Peru Surprisingly Changes Finance Minister Ahead of PM Censure Vote
Boluarte on Tuesday appointed Raul Perez-Reyes, replacing now-former Finance Minister Jose Salardi with a loyal top official who has previously served in two other cabinet roles.
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