In the next two weeks the government of Dina Boluarte could face a new political shock: the possible resignation of several of its ministers and senior officials planning to run for office. congress and to senate in the General election 2026. The deadline for the resignation of an authority or official is: October 13th, according to the Right to vote. From then on, those seeking to run must be officially retired from public administration.
The journalist Karla Ramírez, head of the investigative unit of panoramaannounced that this wave of resignations could already be felt in the halls of the party Ministries. “There is a wave of resignations of officials in regional and local governments and of course in the cabinet. There are some who are already setting their sights on the next electoral process,” he said in a recent interview with 2025.
One of the most frequently mentioned names is that of the originally planned Justice Minister, Juan José Santiváñez presidential candidate. However, since he was unable to join a party, he had no choice but to change his plans.
“They tell me he’s going to be a senator,” revealed Ramírez. In recent weeks, signs with his name have been seen in Arequipa and Piura, and the versions closely associate him with him Alliance for Progress (APP). The minister showed a close relationship with the Acuña party, which always voted against his censure. The connection to this organization would have been Richard Acuna.
Another case is that of Health Minister César Vázquez, who is also close APP. According to the journalist, her departure would take with her much of her entourage as she has sent trusted officials in different directions Minsa. “If he leaves, his directors will also leave and the Ministry of Health will collapse,” he warned. Vázquez also had an alternative plan: to tempt the regional government of Cajamarca if he fails to reach the Senate.
The Minister of Transport, Cesar SandovalIt would also define his political future. Although he has Aprista roots, his gestures towards him are of admiration Cesar Acuna they bring him closer APP. The images of him exuberantly applauding the leader of this group have marked him as a potential ally.
In the Ministry of Agriculture, Ángel Manero is preparing his resignation with a firm goal Popular force. The opportunity to apply congress or the Senate is being evaluated, amid calculations about the benefits of each representative chamber. “They examine whether it is better for them to be representatives or senators and evaluate the regional and national quota,” Ramírez explained.
Away He wouldn’t be the only one approaching Fujimori’s ranks. In Big BaguaAmazon, gigantographs have appeared with the image of Jose Aristaformer economics minister who wants to achieve this senate. A visit from The Republic to the area confirmed the presence of this propaganda. However, according to the media, Arista’s eventual candidacy would not receive support from citizens.
In it Ministry of EducationMorgan Quero is preparing to join Citizens for Peru (CPP), a party founded by Nicanor Boluarte, the president’s brother. “He is not leaving the Boluartes,” said the journalist ironically, recalling that Quero does not rule out being part of a presidential formula for this group. Its visibility in the media makes it one of CPP’s most well-known maps.
About The Author
