Peru Ministers Resign Over F-16s

A major political crisis has erupted in Peru following the resignation of Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Javier González-Olaechea.

The departures were triggered by interim President Balcázar's choice to defer the purchase of 24 F-16 aircraft to a future administration, citing a lack of legitimacy for such a significant commitment.

The ministers claimed that the move followed intense pressure from the U.S. and leaves Peru's military modernization plans in limbo.

This leadership vacuum comes as the country navigates a turbulent electoral cycle and mounting regional security concerns.