Peru to Replace Ambassadors to 17 Countries Ahead of Government Transition

The Peruvian government has decided to dismiss a group of ambassadors, including those serving in the United States and Spain, by the end of July. Foreign Minister Carlos Pareja confirmed the measure, stating that these "political ambassadors" will cease their functions before the current government's term concludes.

The government published resolutions to initiate the protocol and administrative process for the transfer of duties. This move is designed to ensure a seamless handover to the new administration, which will be inaugurated on July 28, following the presidential election. The timing of these dismissals, just days before the second round of presidential elections, has raised concerns among local media and politicians.

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Political ambassadors will cease their functions in July, before the end of the Government.

Minister Pareja emphasized that the decision will not affect the organization of the presidential runoff election, which is scheduled for June 28. The electoral process abroad is managed by consulates across 219 polling stations worldwide. The outgoing administration, led by interim President José María Balcázar, published the decrees ending the appointments of ambassadors to 17 nations, as well as representatives to the World Tourism Organization and the Caribbean Community (Caricom).

Among the affected ambassadors are Luis Iberico in Spain and Alfredo Ferrero Díez-Canseco in the United States. Pareja clarified that no new ambassadors will be appointed, and the process is solely about concluding the functions of the current representatives. The intention is to allow the diplomats sufficient time to bid farewell to host country authorities and submit their final reports.

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There will be no new ambassadors, no. The process of ending functions begins with this resolution that has been published.