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Peru's President Delays $3.42B F-16 Deal, Ministers Resign

4/23/2026

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Jose Balcazar, Peru's interim President, postponed payments for a $3.42 billion F-16 deal with the United States, triggering the resignations of Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela on April 22, 2026.
Balcazar clarified he did not oppose the deal but aimed to avoid binding the next administration.
The United States designated Peru as a major non-NATO ally to boost defense cooperation.

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Jose Balcazar, Peru's interim President, postponed payments for a $3.42 billion F-16 deal with the United States, triggering the resignations of Defense Minister Carlos Diaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela on April 22, 2026.
Balcazar clarified he did not oppose the deal but aimed to avoid binding the next administration.
The United States designated Peru as a major non-NATO ally to boost defense cooperation.