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The Guardian - UK
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Dan Collyns in Lima

Peru’s prime minister to step down after allegations of domestic violence

Héctor Valer poses for a photograph after being named prime minister by Peru's president, Pedro Castillo, in Lima on 1 February.
Héctor Valer poses for a photograph after being named prime minister by Peru's president, Pedro Castillo, in Lima on 1 February. Photograph: Reuters

The Peruvian prime minister Héctor Valer confirmed on Saturday that he will step down just four days after being named for the post, after allegations that he beat his daughter and late wife.

On Friday, President Pedro Castillo said he would reshuffle the cabinet again, after just three days, amid widespread condemnation of his appointment of Valer as prime minister.

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