Francisco Gavidia Arrascue

Francisco Gavidia Arrascue has been appointed as the Vice Minister of Territorial Governance in Peru, succeeding Juan del Carmen Haro Muñoz. His appointment comes amid protests from informal miners regarding the closure of the Integral Registry of Mining Formalization. Gavidia, who has held various positions within the Peruvian government, including a role in the Technical Cabinet of the Presidency, faces scrutiny due to his previous associations and controversies, including alleged misconduct during his tenure with the Lima Municipal Government.