Peru President’s Woes Mount Ahead of Confidence Vote
- Interior minister quits after criticism from lawmakers
- Congress approves pension payout despite government opposition
Francisco Sagasti
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Peru President Francisco Sagasti’s pledge to smooth ties with congress is coming under strain just two days before his cabinet faces an inaugural vote of confidence.
His interior minister, Ruben Vargas, quit Wednesday following criticism from lawmakers over a purge of top police officials.