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Peruvian Presidential Candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga Joins Lima March Calling for New Elections
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a Peruvian ultra-conservative presidential candidate, marched with protesters through Lima and demanded new elections. He alleged irregularities in the 2026 vote. The protest occurred as Lopez Aliaga sought to challenge the election outcome.
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Peruvian ultra-conservative presidential candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga joined protesters marching through Lima on Wednesday and demanded new elections. Lopez Aliaga alleged irregularities in the 2026 vote as he walked with demonstrators in the Peruvian capital. Rafael Lopez Aliaga stated that the vote had been marred by irregularities that required fresh balloting.
The protest march occurred in Lima as Lopez Aliaga pressed his case directly on the streets. Lopez Aliaga has positioned himself as an ultra-conservative voice in Peruvian politics. His participation in the march underscored his rejection of the 2026 election results.
The candidate's call for new elections came amid the demonstration that wound through Lima. Lopez Aliaga alleged irregularities in the 2026 vote while marching alongside the protesters. @Reuters reported that Rafael Lopez Aliaga joined protesters marching through Lima and demanded new elections, alleging irregularities in the 2026 vote.
The ultra-conservative presidential candidate has not provided further specifics on the claimed irregularities in the available reporting.
