Pro-Trump Candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga Collapses in Peru's Presidential Race
In the final stretch of Peru's presidential election, far-right frontrunner Rafael Lopez Aliaga has seen his support plummet to just 7 percent, falling behind rival Keiko Fujimori. Lopez Aliaga, a business magnate known as "Porky," campaigned heavily on a pro-Donald Trump platform, advocating for US military intervention against gangs and boasting of ties to the Trump administration. However, this strategy has backfired amid rising distrust of the US government in Peru, which has doubled since 2019 to reach 48 percent. Analysts attribute his decline to the unpopularity of Trump's aggressive foreign policy and the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America. With over 20 percent of voters still undecided, the race remains unpredictable, though Lopez Aliaga is no longer expected to reach the June run-off. The election has largely focused on domestic issues like crime and corruption, with many voters viewing US involvement as potentially detrimental. This outcome highlights the limitations and risks of aligning with the Trump brand in the region, suggesting that American influence may be waning rather than strengthening among Peruvian electorate.
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Pro-Trump Candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga Collapses in Peru's Presidential Race
In the final stretch of Peru's presidential election, far-right frontrunner Rafael Lopez Aliaga has seen his support plummet to just 7 percent, falling behind rival Keiko Fujimori. Lopez Aliaga, a business magnate known as "Porky," campaigned heavily on a pro-Donald Trump platform, advocating for US military intervention against gangs and boasting of ties to the Trump administration. However, this strategy has backfired amid rising distrust of the US government in Peru, which has doubled since 2019 to reach 48 percent. Analysts attribute his decline to the unpopularity of Trump's aggressive foreign policy and the Monroe Doctrine in Latin America. With over 20 percent of voters still undecided, the race remains unpredictable, though Lopez Aliaga is no longer expected to reach the June run-off. The election has largely focused on domestic issues like crime and corruption, with many voters viewing US involvement as potentially detrimental. This outcome highlights the limitations and risks of aligning with the Trump brand in the region, suggesting that American influence may be waning rather than strengthening among Peruvian electorate.
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