Peru's new leader appoints cabinet members

Interim President of Peru Francisco Sagasti swore in his cabinet on Wednesday as the country's political crisis continued with three presidents having held office in two weeks.

Sagasti was a congressman until Tuesday when he was sworn in as president, replacing Manuel Merino who governed Peru during a week marked by protests against his government.

Merino took office after Martin Vizcarra, who was ousted by a vote in Congress under corruption allegations.
On the same day that Sagasti swore in his cabinet, union workers protested peacefully demanding new and better working conditions.