Overview

• After returning from trips to Europe and the United States, Rafael López Aliaga said he will use the legal window through Oct. 12–13 to announce whether he will run for president, indicating he plans to leave City Hall.
• For mayors, a resignation must be approved by the municipal council and submitted to the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones through the Mesa de Partes Virtual.
• No formal resignation has been presented to the electoral authorities, and the mayor said only that he will comply with the law and announce within the required timeframe.
• September polling cited in the reports places the Renovación Popular leader first for 2026 with roughly 10% voter support.
• Large banners promoting a López Aliaga presidential run are already visible in Lima, despite no official candidacy registration to date.