In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Rafael Lopez Aliaga, a Peruvian business magnate who positioned himself as the most pro-Trump candidate, has dropped to 7 percent voter support in Peru's presidential race. Once the frontrunner with 35 candidates competing, Lopez Aliaga promoted US military intervention in Peru and claimed ties to the Trump administration. Right-wing rival Keiko Fujimori now leads with 15 percent. Analysts attribute Lopez Aliaga's decline to Trump's unpopularity in Latin America and controversial foreign policy positions.
Key Entities
Rafael Lopez AliagaPeruDonald TrumpKeiko Fujimori2025 Presidential ElectionMarco RubioBenjamin GedanStimson Center