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Prime Minister of Peru, Cesar Villanueva, resigns following declining approval ratings. Calls for government restructuring and dissatisfaction with President Martin Vizcarra's handling of various issues contributed to Villanueva's resignation. Vizcarra's approval rating had dropped seven percentage points, and he now faces criticism for not addressing other pressing problems and for his state visit instead of visiting flood-affected regions. Peru's leaders often reshuffle the cabinet when approval ratings decline.
Friday, 8 March, 2019