Peru: 100+ Popular Renewal candidates have criminal records, incl. murder and sexual violence

Peruvian party Popular Renewal, led by Rafael López Aliaga, has fielded over 100 candidates with criminal convictions for the 2026 regional and municipal elections, ranging from murder to sexual violence. The report, based on judicial records, highlights a pattern of impunity and raises questions about party vetting. This could affect electoral credibility and political stability ahead of the vote.