Peru's Castillo reshuffles Cabinet yet again as prosecutors ramp up probes

FILE PHOTO: Peru's President Pedro Castillo adjusts the presidential sash after delivering his address to the nation, in Lima, Peru July 28, 2022. Ernesto Arias/Peru Congress/Handout via REUTERS

LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian President Pedro Castillo reshuffled his Cabinet for the second time in less than three weeks on Wednesday, as prosecutors continue investigations into his close allies and family members.

The embattled president named new ministers in charge of the environment, defense and women. But he kept Geiner Alvarado, the transport minister, whom prosecutors allege has led a "criminal organization" from within the government alongside Castillo.