On the same day, he represented his cabinet, headed by the non-partisan Salomón Lerner Ghitis.

On 10 December 2011, Lerner stepped down, following fierce protests against a mining project.

[1] He was replaced by Interior Minister Oscar Valdés.

The next day, Valdés presented a new cabinet, replacing eleven ministers.

[2] Humala's Second Vice President Omar Chehade was temporarily suspended by Congress on 5 December 2011, facing corruption allegations.