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Héctor Valer

b. 1959

Peruvian politician

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About Héctor Valer

Born 1959. Héctor Valer is a Peruvian politician and lawyer.

Héctor Valer Pinto (born 4 February 1959) is a Peruvian politician who served as Prime Minister of Peru from 1 February 2022 to 8 February 2022.

Originally elected to the Peruvian Congress as a invited candidate of the Popular Renewal party, Valer was subsequently expelled from the elected caucus for supporting Pedro Castillo in the aftermath of the second round of the 2021 Peruvian general election. After a brief stint in the We Are Peru – Purple Party caucus, Valer currently sits with the Democratic Peru caucus, composed primarily of former Free Peru lawmakers.

Valer was appointed prime minister by President Pedro Castillo on 1 February 2022, following the resignation of Mirtha Vásquez. Following his designation as Prime Minister of Peru by President Pedro Castillo, it was revealed that his daughter and his wife had denounced him for physical abuse in 2016. On 5 February 2022, before the confidence vote requested for that day was even scheduled by congress, Valer announced that he would resign from his position and denied the accusations, saying that the right-wing elements of Peru were responsible for the reports.

When discussing in Congress about those killed in the Juliaca massacre during the 2022–2023 Peruvian protests, Valer issued a terruqueo attack by placing an image of a hammer and sickle near the images of the victims, stating that the dead held "the attitude of those who use the masses and who militate in the Shining Path, who continue to have a communist ideology".

Political positions Valer initially began his political career within a far-right party, and he holds ultra-conservative positions according to The Guardian. He was in opposition of sex education and has been observed using sexist language.

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Important facts

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Education
Universidad Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Libre University of Colombia, Pontifical Xavierian University, National University of San Marcos
Positions held
Member of the Congress of the Republic of Peru, President of the Council of Ministers of Peru

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Héctor Valer?

Peruvian politician

When was Héctor Valer born?

Héctor Valer was born on 4 February 1959 in Abancay.

What is Héctor Valer's occupation?

Héctor Valer is a politician and lawyer.

What nationality is Héctor Valer?

Héctor Valer is Peruvian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Héctor Valer

· Wikidata: Q107494080

· DBpedia: Héctor Valer

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