LIMA: Peruvian Congress on Friday confirmed a new left-wing cabinet appointed by President Pedro Castillo that permitted the new government to pursue an agenda focused on higher social spending combined with higher taxes for the mining industry. With 73 votes in favour, 50 against and no abstentions, lawmakers on Friday put an end to the political uncertainty in the country, in which opposition lawmakers called for the removal of several ministers, as per reports
"I thank the Congress of Peru for granting the vote of confidence," Castillo tweeted, urging legislators to seek consensus to "govern together with the people and for the development of public policies of a social nature". Castillo took office in July after defeating a right-wing rival in a hard-fought presidential runoff. He announced a series of reforms, including drafting a new Constitution. The vote will give the Castillo administration some respite after a controversial first month, covered by allegations that some cabinet members are in line with a Maoist rebel group and a low 38% approval rating.
Over the past five years, Peru has been roiled by political crises resulting from recurring clashes between Congress and the executive branch.
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