Overview
- Butters formalized his irrevocable resignation with a notarized letter dated December 5, ending his membership and declining his presidential precandidacy.
- He cited political and personal reasons and said the party lacked basic organization, control, financing and political development needed for a serious campaign.
- Avanza País accepted the resignation and said it will proceed in the 2026 race, planning to unveil its presidential formula after internal primaries on December 7.
- Party president Aldo Borrero identified retired general and former Congress president José Williams as the leading option to replace Butters, saying his candidacy could be formalized soon.
- Tensions had escalated after a protested visit to Juliaca that ended with a police evacuation and as party leaders questioned Butters’ focus and alleged that funds presumed for campaigning benefited his media outlet.