President of the Council of Ministers of Peru
Presidente del Consejo de Ministros del Perú | |
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Cabinet of Peru | |
Style | His/Her Excellency |
Status | Head of government (de facto) |
Member of | Congress Cabinet |
Appointer | President of Peru |
Term length | Five years |
Inaugural holder | Juan Manuel del Mar Bernedo |
Formation | December 1856 |
Salary | S/ 30,000 |
Website | gob.pe/pcm |
The President of the Council of Ministers of Peru, informally called "Premier" (form of address) or "Prime Minister", is in charge of the Council of Ministers, and is appointed by the President, but must be approved by the Congress as with all members of the Council.
The Prime Minister of Peru is, however, not the head of government, since in Peru the President is the one who serves as the head of government. Peru is one of the few countries in Latin America that has a Prime Minister.
The current prime minister is Gustavo Adrianzén. He was appointed March 6th, 2024.