Gerardo Arturo Lopez tapped as Peru finance minister

Gerardo Arturo Lopez tapped as Peru finance minister

Peru Appoints Gerardo Arturo López Gonzales as Minister of Economy
According to the announcement

On February 24, 2026, the Peruvian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) announced the appointment of Gerardo Arturo López Gonzales as Minister of Economy, a role that oversees fiscal policy, tax administration, and economic governance. López Gonzales, a seasoned economist with over two decades of experience in public finance and tax administration, will assume leadership of the Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas y Administración Tributaria (SUNAT), the country's tax and customs authority as designated by the MEF.

López Gonzales holds a master's degree in Public Finance and Tax Administration from the Instituto de Estudios Fiscales (Spain) and a degree in Economics from the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos in Peru according to official records. His career at SUNAT spans 20 years, with progressive roles including Intendente Nacional de Gestión de Procesos (2021–2025), Gerente de Normativo de Procesos (2018–2021), and leadership in compliance and audit operations as detailed in his profile. Prior to SUNAT, he served as a fiscal affairs consultant at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 2021 as reported by the MEF.

The appointment follows Peru's ongoing efforts to strengthen tax collection and fiscal transparency. López Gonzales' expertise in streamlining administrative processes and enhancing compliance frameworks positions him to address challenges such as tax evasion and revenue diversification. His tenure at SUNAT has been marked by a focus on digital transformation and institutional efficiency, aligning with Peru's broader economic stabilization goals.

López Gonzales succeeds a leadership vacuum in the MEF, with analysts noting his technical background could bolster credibility in implementing structural reforms. However, his mandate will require balancing fiscal discipline with social spending priorities amid Peru's fragile economic recovery. Investors will closely monitor his strategies to stabilize public debt and attract foreign investment while addressing inflationary pressures.

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