Summary
In Peru's presidential election, candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga, who supports President Donald Trump, was once leading but now trails behind his rival, Keiko Fujimori. With the election approaching, Lopez Aliaga's support has dropped, while more than 20% of voters remain undecided.
Key Facts
- Peru's presidential race includes 35 candidates.
- Rafael Lopez Aliaga positioned himself as a pro-Trump candidate.
- Lopez Aliaga's campaign included calls for U.S. military intervention in Peru.
- He claimed ties to the Trump administration and organized a memorial for Charlie Kirk.
- Lopez Aliaga fell to 7% in voter intent, overtaken by Keiko Fujimori.
- Fujimori's platform focuses on national interests, not Trump's policies.
- Over 20% of voters are still undecided, making the election outcome uncertain.
- Analysts doubt Lopez Aliaga will make it to the possible June run-off.
