Peru ministers resign over stalled U.S. F-16 deal
Peru's foreign and defense ministers stepped down in opposition to the interim president's decision to pause a $3.5 billion purchase of 24 U.S. F-16 fighter jets.
Peru's foreign and defense ministers resigned on Wednesday to protest the interim president's move to stall a $3.5 billion agreement to buy 24 U.S. F-16 fighter jets. The resignations were submitted as a direct response to the suspension of the military procurement deal.