Rafael López Aliaga

Rafael Bernardo López Aliaga Cazorla (born 11 February 1961) is a Peruvian businessman and politician who was the Mayor of Lima from 2023 until 2025. A conservative figure in Peruvian politics, he ran for President of Peru under Popular Renewal at the 2021 general election in which he placed third. 

Previously, he served as General Secretary and subsequently President of National Solidarity until the party was dissolved in October 2020 and succeeded by Popular Renewal, which he currently leads.

In 2022, López Aliaga was narrowly elected mayor of Lima, the country's capital.

In October 2025, López Aliaga resigned as mayor of Lima to campaign for president in the 2026 general election. He is seen an early front-runner in the presidential race.

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