Peru Ministers Resign After President Stalls $3.5 Billion F-16 Deal

Peru's defense and foreign ministers resigned after the interim president decided to defer a major decision on purchasing $3.5 billion worth of U.S. F-16 fighter jets. This political fallout highlights the friction between Lima and Washington regarding military modernization and alliance commitments. The resignation signals a potential cooling of the strategic partnership as Peru seeks to distance itself from U.S. arms procurement.