José María Balcázar, who recently became interim president of Peru, has taken his oath of office with a transitional cabinet formed mostly by technocrats from the previous administration of José Jerí. Balcázar's decision to appoint Denisse Miralles, the former Minister of Economy, as Prime Minister has caught attention, especially since he had announced Hernando de Soto as his choice just days before. De Soto, a prominent advocate of neoliberalism and a previous presidential candidate, was seen as a strategic pick to quiet fears about Balcázar being branded a 'communist' by some opposition sectors. The abrupt change in leadership for the Prime Minister position underscores the precariousness of Balcázar's position and the ongoing political instability in Peru, which has seen eight presidents in the last ten years. The appointment of Miralles, who has experience in economic policy, reflects the balancing act Balcázar is attempting to achieve between appeasing various political factions while also addressing the immediate economic concerns that the country faces. This political maneuvering signals Balcázar's struggle to consolidate power and solidify his governance amid skepticism from both the political right and left. The choice of Miralles may temporarily stabilize the situation, but the ongoing challenges from public opinion and opposition parties will test the durability of his administration as it seeks to navigate through a turbulent political landscape.