Peru Weighs Cutting Ministries, But No Plan Yet
Finance minister says the idea is on the agenda, but nothing has been decided. The post Peru Weighs Cutting Ministries, But No Plan Yet appeared first on The Rio Times .
Peru's government is discussing the possibility of reducing the number of ministries, but there is no concrete plan at this stage, according to Finance Minister Elmer Cuba. The finance minister stated on Monday, August 17, 2026, that the idea is on the agenda and is "very preliminarily in discussion," but no specific ministries have been named for potential merger.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has not yet commented on the matter. The finance ministry would be central to any restructuring, as any merger would impact the budget. However, the finance minister has not provided any numbers or savings estimates. Peru currently has 19 ministries, but no specific ones have been identified for reduction.
President Keiko Fujimori's administration has not commented on the topic beyond the finance minister's remarks. This development, while a topic of discussion, is not yet a confirmed policy action.
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