Oscar Reto Otero elected president of Peru's Chamber of Deputies

Óscar Reto Otero Chamber of Deputies Keiko Fujimori new cabinet Peru

Retired Division General Óscar de Jesús Reto Otero was chosen as president of the Peruvian Chamber of Deputies for the 2026‑2027 legislative period, securing 74 votes against 56 for the opposition list. The new Mesa Directiva also includes Analí Márquez Huanca as first vice‑president, Harvey Julio Colchado Huamaní as second vice‑president and José Ricardo Yataco Torrealva as third vice‑president.

In parallel, Keiko Fujimori was inaugurated as President of the Republic and announced her first cabinet. Luis Galarreta was named President of the Council of Ministers, Elmer Cuba appointed Minister of Economy and Finance, and Carlos Espá appointed Minister of Foreign Relations. Regional leaders, such as Fuerza Popular’s Henry Salinas in Puno, are seeking to present development projects to the new administration, emphasising water‑security measures and the completion of health‑care facilities.

These developments occur as Peru’s bicameral Congress resumes operations, marking a significant institutional transition under the newly elected executive and legislative leadership.

Entities: Analí Márquez · Analí Márquez Huanca · Buen Gobierno · Carlos Espá · Chamber of Deputies of Peru · Elmer Cuba · Harvey Colchado · Harvey Julio Colchado Huamaní · José Ricardo Yataco Torrealba · Keiko Fujimori · Luis Galarreta · Oscar de Jesús Reto Otero

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[● 3 SOURCES] He received 74 votes in the election. (supported)
[● 3 SOURCES] Analí Márquez serves as first vice‑president of the Mesa Directiva. (supported)
[● 3 SOURCES] Harvey Colchado serves as second vice‑president of the Mesa Directiva. (supported)
[○ 1 SOURCE] He was born on 28 April 1962 in Zorritos, Tumbes. (supported)
[● 3 SOURCES] Oscar Reto Otero was elected president of the Peruvian Chamber of Deputies for the 2026‑2027 period. (supported)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Oscar Reto Otero is a retired division general of the Peruvian Army. (supported)
[● 3 SOURCES] José Yataco serves as third vice‑president of the Mesa Directiva. (supported)
[● 3 SOURCES] The rival list obtained 56 votes. (supported)
[● 7 SOURCES] José Ricardo Yataco Torrealba was elected third vice-president of the Mesa Directiva. (new)
[● 7 SOURCES] Analí Márquez Huanca was elected first vice-president of the Mesa Directiva. (new)
[● 7 SOURCES] He is a retired division general of the Peruvian Army. (new)
[● 7 SOURCES] Harvey Julio Colchado Huamaní was elected second vice-president of the Mesa Directiva. (new)