Peru's Prime Minister Denisse Miralles Resigns Before Confirmation Vote

• Peru's Prime Minister Denisse Miralles resigned Tuesday, just before a mandatory congressional confirmation vote.
• Miralles, appointed in late February, expressed uncertainty about securing the required majority from legislators.
• She previously served as economy minister under Interim President José Jerí, who was removed due to corruption allegations.
• The Fiscal Council noted that Miralles' ministry allowed 26 laws to pass unchallenged, leading to higher government spending.
• Peru, which has seen eight presidents in a decade, is preparing for presidential elections on April 12.