Torres announced his resignation in a letter to President Pedro Castillo on Wednesday, citing his decision as “personal reasons” and wishing “friend” Castillo every success.
“I am retiring from this position after serving alongside you, our homeland (and) especially the abandoned and forgotten,” Torres’ letter, which he posted on Twitter. .
Under Peruvian law, Castillo must accept or reject his resignation.
He took the role in February, after former Prime Minister Hector Valer resigned amid allegations of domestic violence against him.
Valer, who has only been in office for four days, has denied the allegations.
In a speech to Congress celebrating Peru’s National Day on July 28, Castillo admitted he had made a mistake and said he was ready to cooperate with any investigation.
“I present to justice to clarify the charges attributed to me, according to due process and not media justice,” Castillo said.
Under Peru’s constitution, a sitting president can only be impeached on four counts: treason; prevent presidential, regional or local elections; dissolve the National Assembly; or interfere with the work of the National Electoral Council or other electoral bodies.
