The oath of office for the presidency of the Council of Ministers of Peru was taken by Ana Jara on 22 July 2014 within the Golden Room of the Government Palace. This appointment marked a significant progression in a career that originated in the Ica region, where she initially established herself as a notary public before transitioning into national politics.
Early Professional Development
Born on 11 May 1968 in Ica, Jara attended I.E. No. 22494 Juan XXIII and the Antonia Moreno de Cáceres School. She pursued higher education at the Saint Aloysius Gonzaga National University, where she studied law and political science. She eventually earned a PhD in Law and completed a Master’s degree with a focus on civil and commercial law. In 1998, she began her professional practice as a notary public in Ica. Her administrative experience during this period included serving as secretary of the Mutual Fund of Peruvian Notaries from 2000 to 2001, and as Vice Dean of the College of Notaries of Ica between 2005 and 2006. She also served on the Advisory Council of the Zone XI Registry Office.
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Jara’s involvement in electoral politics began in 2006, when she ran for Congresswoman and later for Governor of Ica, though she did not secure these positions. In 2011, she succeeded in her bid for the Congress of the Republic of Peru, representing the Peru Wins party. During her legislative tenure, she served on the Permanent Commission, as well as the Audit, Justice, and Housing Commissions. Additionally, she led the Foreign Relations Commission. By December 2011, she joined the cabinet of President Ollanta Humala as the Minister of Women and Social Development. In 2012, her portfolio was rebranded as the Ministry of Women and Vulnerable Populations. In February 2014, she shifted to lead the Ministry of Labour and Employment Promotion under René Cornejo.
Prime Ministerial Tenure
Following the departure of René Cornejo, Jara assumed the presidency of the Council of Ministers in July 2014. Her administration faced early legislative resistance, requiring two attempts to secure a vote of confidence from Congress, which was eventually granted on 26 August 2014. Her term ended abruptly in March 2015 when the opposition initiated a motion of censure. The motion stemmed from allegations that the national intelligence service had monitored journalists, business figures, and other politicians. The motion passed on 30 March 2015 with 72 votes in favor, resulting in her resignation from the office.
Fast facts
- Born: 11 May 1968, Ica, Peru
- Education: San Luis Gonzaga National University
- Profession: Lawyer, politician, notary
- Congress of the Republic of Peru term: 2011-2016
- Minister of Women and Vulnerable Populations: 2011-2014
- Minister of Labour: 2014
- President of the Council of Ministers: 2014-2015
Questions readers ask
Why did Ana Jara resign from her position as Prime Minister?
She resigned after the Congress of the Republic passed a motion of censure against her cabinet due to a spying scandal involving the national intelligence service.
What professional roles did she hold before entering national politics?
She worked as a lawyer and a notary public in Ica, holding positions such as Vice Dean of the College of Notaries of Ica.
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