Peru Ministers Resign Over Delayed US F-16 Fighter Jet Deal

52 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 22

Peru's defence and foreign ministers resigned after interim President José María Balcázar postponed a $3.5 billion deal to buy US F-16 fighter jets.
Balcázar argued that committing to the purchase should be left to the next elected government, sparking criticism and warnings from US officials.
The controversy adds to Peru's ongoing political instability as the country awaits a runoff election to determine its next president.

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