Lima’s New Mayor Resembles a Peruvian Bolsonaro
By
Will Freeman
Rafael López Aliaga’s win reveals a trio of challenges for Peruvian democracy.
This article was updated on October 6. A right-wing populist who rails against “global communism” and “the new world order,” casts doubt on COVID-19 vaccines, and wants to put Jesus Christ “at the head of the executive, legislative, and judicial branch” just won a race to govern millions of South Americans. No, it’s not Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro—it’s Peruvian businessman Rafael López Aliaga, referred to as “Porky” for his porcine looks by supporters and critics alike, who is frequently likened to the Brazilian president for his far-right views (a comparison he...
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