# Administrative appointments in Peru

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/administrative-appointments-in-peru
> Updated: 2026-08-09T18:17:21.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The administration of President Keiko Fujimori has appointed Fernando López Sánchez as the Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage and Cultural Industries. A historian specializing in monument restoration, López Sánchez is tasked with managing cultural memory spaces and protecting archaeological sites from informal occupation and urban expansion.

This appointment occurs during a period of political scrutiny for the Ministry of Culture. Minister Alberto Beingolea’s administration has faced controversy regarding his professional background and alleged ties to controversial figures and former municipal officials.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Peru appoints Fernando López as Vice Minister of Culture

Fernando López Sánchez has been named Peru's new Vice Minister of Cultural Heritage, joining Alberto Beingolea's Ministry of Culture amid political debate over cabinet appointments and heritage protection.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-appoints-fernando-lpez-as-vice-minister-of-culture

### 2026-08-04: Fabrizio Orrego appointed Vice Minister of Economy in Peru

Peru appoints Fabrizio Orrego as Vice Minister of Economy and hosts economist Huerta de Soto, whose ideas on banking reform influence Argentine President Javier Milei.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fabrizio-orrego-appointed-vice-minister-of-economy-in-peru

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