Overview

• The incident unfolded in Villa María del Triunfo’s Santa María sector as Rafael López Aliaga began his speech.
• National Police detained an approximately 30-year-old man about 15 meters from the stage and seized a revolver with ammunition.
• A Depincri officer told RPP the detainee allegedly intended to shoot the mayor, a claim now subject to formal inquiry.
• Aides quickly evacuated López Aliaga from the platform, he left by vehicle with his team, and the public event was canceled.
• The suspect was transported to the Villa María del Triunfo criminal investigation unit, remains in custody, and has not been publicly identified.