Overview
- He released the video on X from the 'Santiváñez 2026' account, depicting staged assaults on police and closing with the line, “Enough, those who protect the nation deserve respect; I am here for them.”
- He resigned as justice minister on October 1, stepping down ahead of a scheduled censure debate and meeting the legal requirement to run in 2026.
- Prosecutors are investigating alleged influence peddling, abuse of authority and incompatible negotiation tied to his time in government, with leaked audios having prompted a congressional censure push in September.
- The campaign messaging explicitly courts active and retired National Police personnel, positioning him as a defender of the institution and its families.
- He has not announced a party affiliation, and coverage notes local graffiti in Arequipa using colors associated with APP without any confirmation from him.