Patrus Ananias, who is close to activists in the Catholic church, takes over a new Ministry of Social Development and Hunger Alleviation.

ECONOMIST: A deft reshuffle eases some doubts

Mr Perez Molina, who has also served as member of Congress, has said he will set up a social development ministry to help tackle Guatemala's deep-rooted poverty.

BBC: Profile: Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina