Peru's prime minister, Luis Solari, announced today Monday, June 23, 2003, that he and his cabinet will step down in order to garner support for Alejandro Toledo's government that seems to be quickly deteriorating in the eyes of popular support. Analysts explain that this move will allow Toledo to reappoint cabinet members that are closer in tune with the opposition and with Peruvian citizens who have lost confidence in promises of reform.

News Stories:

"Peru's Cabinet to Resign in Bid to Save Toledo Presidency " New York Times June 23, 2003

"Peru's Troubled Toledo to Shuffle Tattered Cabinet " Reuters June 23, 2003

"Peru's Toledo Faces Growing Discontent " Associated Press 2003

"Solari descarta aferrarse al premierato " La Republica (Peru) 2003