Lima’s right-wing mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, known as ‘Porky,’ has increasingly aligned his political messaging with the brash and populist style of former U.S. President Donald Trump. This shift has positioned López Aliaga as a leading figure in Peru’s political landscape, with many analysts predicting a strong showing for him in the country’s upcoming presidential elections.
Aliaga’s embrace of the MAGA movement—short for ‘Make America Great Again’—has drawn both support and criticism. While some view his alignment with Trump as a strategic move to bolster Peru’s economic ties with the United States, others argue that it risks alienating more moderate or left-leaning voters. The mayor’s growing influence in Lima’s political sphere suggests a potential realignment within Peru’s political parties, particularly among right-leaning factions.
As the political climate in Peru continues to evolve, López Aliaga’s position as a right-wing candidate with strong ties to U.S. political figures like Trump marks a notable development. The implications of this realignment for Peru’s policies, both domestically and internationally, are yet to be fully realized.