Overview
- César Acuña announced his retirement from active politics on Thursday and said he will dedicate himself full time to educating students at the Universidad César Vallejo.
- He told attendees at a UCV event in Chepén that he will "Chau, política" and that he will no longer run for office while encouraging young people to enter public life.
- The decision follows his 2026 presidential bid, in which official results from the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones recorded about 1.15% of valid votes for Acuña.
- APP also posted weak local and regional results in recent contests, with reports noting limited campaign support for party candidates and just eight district wins in Lambayeque, factors cited by local officials.
- Acuña founded both APP and UCV and has held multiple public posts over 25 years, and his announcement raises questions about formal party succession and whether APP will pursue internal restructuring.