Peru Claims Local Farmer, 124, is World's Oldest Man Over UK's 111-Year-Old

Peru's government asserts Marcelino Abad Tolentino, born in 1900, should replace John Alfred Tinniswood as the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest person.

Peru contends that Marcelino Abad Tolentino, who celebrated his 124th birthday on April 5, is the legitimate oldest man alive, surpassing the current record holder, 111-year-old John Alfred Tinniswood from the UK.
Tolentino was discovered in the small village of Chaglla in 2019, where he was subsequently issued a passport, an ID, and a pension.
The key to Tolentino’s longevity is claimed to be his diet consisting of fruits and lamb meat, along with his habit of chewing coca leaves.
Peruvian officials are rallying to have Tolentino recognized by Guinness World Records, challenging the recent title given to Tinniswood.
Tinniswood, born in 1912, is also noted as the oldest surviving male WWII veteran, adding another layer of distinction to the ongoing title dispute.