LIMA - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Wednesday appointed former Justice Minister Eduardo Arana as the country's new prime minister, following the resignation of Gustavo Adrianzen.

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Asked about the traditional oath of office by Boluarte -- "Do you swear by God and the homeland to loyally and faithfully perform the duties of prime minister without engaging in corruption?" -- Arana replied, "I do."

The president then proceeded to swear in new Cabinet members who will serve alongside her for the remainder of her term, which ends next year.