LIMA — Denisse Miralles resigned as prime minister of Peru on March 17, 2026. She did not state a reason for her resignation.

Miralles was appointed as prime minister in late February 2026 after serving as economy minister under José Jerí. She informed journalists that she was uncertain she could secure the majority of legislators required to confirm her appointment in Congress.

In Peru, prime ministers coordinate the implementation of government policies but are not elected and do not lead the executive branch, which is headed by the president. The ministry under Miralles allowed 26 laws from Congress to pass without challenge, resulting in higher government spending.

The Fiscal Council is an independent body monitoring public finances in Peru.

Peru has had eight presidents in the past decade. Several heads of state have been removed by Congress after corruption allegations in the past decade in Peru. Interim President José Jerí was removed from his post following corruption allegations and was replaced by Congressman Jose María Balcázar as interim president.

Peru is scheduled to hold presidential elections on April 12, 2026, with more than two dozen candidates running. If no candidate obtains more than 50% of the votes, a runoff will be held in June 2026 between the top two contenders.

Peru's economy has been stable over the past decade. Peruvian governments have maintained orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending over the past decade.