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Peruvian Andes district elects mayor named Hitler Mussolini
politics1 day ago

Peruvian Andes district elects mayor named Hitler Mussolini

Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a 45-year-old businessman, has been elected mayor of the remote Peruvian district of Queropalca. He won the October 4 election with 229 votes, securing approximately 34% of the total 663 ballots cast. Flores, who runs the Simeon Sac Investment Group, will take office on January 1. His victory is notable for his namesake, which mirrors two 20th-century European dictators, though he is not the first candidate with the name 'Hitler' to win office in Peru.

via The Guardian|
#latin-america#local-elections#peru
Peruvian man named Hitler Mussolini wins local mayoral race in Andean district
politics1 day ago

Peruvian man named Hitler Mussolini wins local mayoral race in Andean district

A 45-year-old man named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores has been elected mayor of Queropalca, a remote district in Peru's Huánuco department. Running on a center-left ticket for the Ahora Nacion party, he secured 229 votes, or 34.5% of the total, defeating his closest rival by a margin of 25 votes. The election took place in a district with a population of approximately 730 people. While the result is a local administrative matter, the candidate's forenames, which match those of 20th-century fascist dictators Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, have generated significant international media attention. This is not the first instance of a candidate with the name Hitler winning an election in Peru, nor is it the only one globally, as similar cases have occurred in Namibia.

via BBC|
#ahora-nacion#local-elections#peru
Peruvian mayor-elect named Hitler Mussolini wins narrow local vote
politics1 day ago

Peruvian mayor-elect named Hitler Mussolini wins narrow local vote

Simeón Flores, legally known as Hitler Mussolini, has been elected mayor of Queropalca, Peru, winning 34.5% of the vote in a tight race. The 45-year-old candidate, who runs an investment group, campaigned on a center-left ticket for the Ahora Nación party. His victory follows a broader trend of unusual names in Peruvian politics, including previous mayoral wins by candidates named Hitler and Lenin. The election took place in a district of approximately 730 residents, with the top three candidates separated by only 42 votes. While the name evokes 20th-century dictators, Flores’s background is unrelated to fascist ideology, and he previously resigned from a right-wing party in 2025. The result highlights the disconnect between controversial names and voter preferences in small Andean communities.

via Euronews.com|
#ahora-nacion#local-elections#naming-controversy
Peruvian Candidate Named Hitler Mussolini Wins Mayoral Seat in Queropalca
world2 days ago

Peruvian Candidate Named Hitler Mussolini Wins Mayoral Seat in Queropalca

In the Peruvian town of Queropalca, a candidate named Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won the mayoral election with 34% of the vote. The center-left Ahora Nación party candidate secured the position despite the narrow margin, with the top three contenders separated by only 42 votes. This victory adds to a series of recent local elections in Peru and Namibia where candidates with names referencing historical dictators have won office.

via POLITICO.eu|
#ahora-nacion#local-elections#peru
Peru Navy School Scandal: Six Teenagers Detained After Alleged Bus Rape
world12 days ago

Peru Navy School Scandal: Six Teenagers Detained After Alleged Bus Rape

A 16-year-old student at the Liceo Naval Almirante Guise in Peru alleges he was raped by classmates on a school bus returning from a soccer tournament on September 15. The Peruvian Prosecutor’s Office is investigating, and a Lima court has ordered six of the ten initially apprehended teenagers to be detained for four months pending trial. The incident has sparked national outrage and highlighted a 35% rise in reported sexual violence among students in 2026. Experts link the case to systemic failures in sex education and a cultural normalization of violence tied to toxic masculinity. President Keiko Fujimori has demanded a swift investigation, while the navy suspended several staff members pending review.

via CNN|
#education-policy#juvenile-justice#navy-school
Peru Protests Rise as Rubio Meets Lima’s Trump-leaning Leader
world1 month ago

Peru Protests Rise as Rubio Meets Lima’s Trump-leaning Leader

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio arrived in Lima to meet Peru’s new president, who is seen as friendly to the Trump administration, amid protests in the capital against perceived foreign meddling. The visit unfolds as Peru grapples with rising crime, a 60-day state of emergency in Lima/Callao and prisons, and a broader regional debate over U.S. influence, China and narcotics production.

via AP News|
#lima#monroe-doctrine#peru
Nazca Lines crash prompts suspension of Aerodiana flights in Peru
world2 months ago

Nazca Lines crash prompts suspension of Aerodiana flights in Peru

A small Aerodiana sightseeing plane crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 11 European tourists and two crew members; Peru suspended Aerodiana’s operations pending an investigation into a reported mechanical problem, the flight path, and wreckage, with authorities reviewing liability and liaising with consulates as they assess safety history at Nazca.

via CNN|
#aerodiana#aviation-accidents#nazca-lines