Rafael Lopez Aliaga

Rafael Lopez Aliaga is an ultraconservative candidate participating in the recent Peruvian presidential election. He is a right-wing figure competing for the presidency. He is newsworthy because he is a contender for the second-place position in the election, closely competing with left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez, according to exit polls. The election itself has been marked by irregularities, including delays in opening polling stations and subsequent extensions of voting hours. While Keiko Fujimori leads in the exit polls, the close race between Lopez Aliaga and Sanchez for the second spot makes him a significant figure in determining the potential outcome of the election and the future political landscape of Peru. The delays and voting issues also add to the importance of his performance in the election.