Peru

Luis Jiménez Borra is a Peruvian lawyer, academic, and public official currently serving as the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of Peru since February 2026. A graduate of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, he previously held roles as a councilman for the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima and served as a consultant for the Organization of American States. Before his ministerial appointment, he worked as a Vice Minister of Hydrocarbons. He is a former member of the Peruvian Aprista Party and has faced legal scrutiny regarding his past administrative roles in municipal government.

Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera is a Peruvian economist and administrator currently serving as the Minister of Transport and Communications of Peru, a position he assumed on October 14, 2025. An expert in public management and strategic development, he previously held roles as a director at the Banco de la Nación and as a supervisor for Ositran. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as the chief of the cabinet of advisors to the Presidency of the Council of Ministers. He is recognized for his focus on infrastructure projects, including the Lima-Chosica train initiative.

Juan Carlos Velasco Guerrero is a Peruvian physician and public official currently serving as the Minister of Health of Peru, a position he assumed on March 11, 2026, under the administration of President José María Balcázar. A specialist in internal medicine with a doctorate in public health from the Federico Villarreal National University, he has held numerous leadership roles in the health sector, including director of the National Institute of Health and head of the National Superintendence of Health (Susalud). His career also includes executive management positions at the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion and various hospital directorships in Lima.

Lily Norka Vásquez Dávila is a Peruvian psychologist and politician currently serving as the Minister of Development and Social Inclusion of Peru since February 2026. Before her appointment, she spent over two decades working as a psychologist at the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) and served as a specialist in human relations at the Ministry of Development and Social Inclusion. She also held a leadership role at the National Integral Program for Family Welfare (Inabif). Her tenure as minister has focused on economic inclusion, human development, and social protection, though she has faced administrative investigations regarding allegations of workplace misconduct during her time at Inabif.

Fátima Altabás Kajatt is a Peruvian lawyer and public official currently serving as the Minister of Culture of Peru, a position she assumed on February 24, 2026, under the government of President José María Balcázar. A graduate of the University of Lima with expertise in public management and anti-corruption, she has held several high-level government roles, including Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Vice Minister of Institutional Management at the Ministry of Education, and General Manager of the Organism for Efficient Public Procurement.

Rodolfo Acuña Namihas is a Peruvian economist and public official who has served as the Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru since March 17, 2026. An expert in public budget and financial management, he holds a degree from Ricardo Palma University and an MBA. Before his ministerial appointment, he held significant roles including Director General of Public Budget at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Vice Minister of Finance, and international consultant for the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank. His career is characterized by a focus on fiscal rigor and technical continuity in public administration.

Berthin Enrique Gómez Vela is a Peruvian lawyer and public official who currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru, a position he assumed on June 9, 2026, under the government of President José María Balcázar. Throughout his career, he has held various significant roles in the public sector, including serving as the executive president of the National Commission for Development and Life without Drugs (Devida). Additionally, he has worked as a legal advisor and director for several state entities, such as the National Fund for Fisheries Development (Fondepes), Provías Descentralizado, the Peruvian Corporation of Airports and Commercial Aviation (Corpac S.A.), and Petroperú.

Felipe César Meza Millán is a Peruvian accountant and public official currently serving as the Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation of Peru. Appointed on February 24, 2026, by President José María Balcázar, he brings extensive experience in public management, having previously held leadership roles in the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Culture. Before his ministerial appointment, he served as the Secretary General of the Ministry of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, specializing in strategic planning and budgetary management.

José Zapata Morante is a Peruvian politician and retired general of the National Police of Peru (PNP). He currently serves as the Minister of the Interior of Peru, having been appointed to the position on March 17, 2026, under the government of President José María Balcázar. Prior to his ministerial appointment, he served as the Vice Minister of Public Security. Throughout his extensive career in the police force, he held several high-ranking leadership roles, including Chief of the Lima Police Region and Chief of the General Staff of the PNP.

Amadeo Flores Carcagno is a Peruvian lawyer and politician currently serving as the Minister of Defense of Peru, a position he assumed on April 22, 2026, under the government of José María Balcázar. A specialist in national development and defense, he holds a master's degree from the Center for Higher National Studies (CAEN). Prior to his ministerial appointment, he served as Chief of Cabinet for the Ministerial Office and worked as a parliamentary advisor. His career also includes roles in the Ministry of Housing, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Ministry of the Interior, alongside experience as a university professor focusing on public policy.

Freddy José María Solano Gonzáles is a Peruvian lawyer and public official who served as the Minister of Labor and Employment Promotion in 2026. A graduate of the National University of Trujillo with a master's degree in Labor Law and Social Security, he held various public sector roles, including superintendent of Sunafil, president of the board of Corpac, and executive director of the Contigo National Program. In April 2026, he became the executive president of PromPerú. He resigned from his ministerial post in July 2026 following allegations regarding the authenticity of his professional credentials and reports of sexual harassment.

María Esther Cuadros Espinoza is a Peruvian educator and public official who served as the Minister of Education of Peru from March 17 to July 6, 2026, under the government of President José María Balcázar. Prior to her ministerial appointment, she held the position of Vice Minister of Pedagogical Management at the Ministry of Education. Her tenure as minister was marked by controversy regarding the reduction of scholarship coverage and a political confrontation with the Congress over her attempt to remove the head of the National Superintendence of Higher University Education (Sunedu), which ultimately led to her irrevocable resignation.

Waldir Eloy Ayasta Mechán is a Peruvian engineer, academic, and government official currently serving as the Minister of Energy and Mines of Peru, a position he assumed on March 23, 2026. An electrical mechanical engineer by training, he holds a doctorate in administration and has extensive experience in the public energy sector, having previously served as the Director General of Rural Electrification and as Vice Minister of Electricity. Beyond his public service, he has worked as a professor at the National University of Engineering. His tenure in public office has been marked by both his technical background and administrative scrutiny regarding past personnel management practices.

Wilder Sifuentes is a Peruvian lawyer, university professor, and government official currently serving as the Minister of Housing, Construction and Sanitation of Peru. Appointed in October 2025 under the administration of President José Jerí, he previously held significant roles in public management, including serving as the Superintendent of State Property (SBN) and holding leadership positions within the National Superintendency of Public Registries (SUNARP) and the Qali Warma National School Feeding Program. He holds a law degree from the Antenor Orrego Private University and master's degrees in Corporate Law and Public Management.