February 19, New Delhi: Peru's newly appointed acting president, Jose Balcazar, announced that addressing public insecurity would be his top priority after taking office on Wednesday. He pledged swift action, including reforms within the Ministry of Interior.
Peru has experienced a significant increase in violent crime, with public safety now being the primary concern for citizens, even above the economy. Lawmakers elected Balcazar as an interim president ahead of the general elections in April, making him the eighth leader of the country in eight years. Ongoing political instability and strained relations between Congress and the executive continue to pose challenges to governance.
