AGP Executive Report

Local Elections: A candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a Peruvian mayoral race by 25 votes, drawing international attention. Economic Outlook: Peru’s finance ministry says private investment rose 15.5% and forecasts exports will reach $100 billion in 2026. Government Response: President Fujimori has overseen wildfire-control efforts and called for restoring order in schools.

Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV says he still plans to visit Peru on his November South America tour, despite upcoming lung surgery and an expected week of recovery. Peru’s president expressed solidarity and wished him well. Local Elections: A Peruvian candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race, drawing international attention to the unusual result. Security Policy: The government says it will strengthen prison controls and keep up its campaign to restore public order amid organized crime concerns. Economy: The Finance Ministry reported private investment rose 15.5% and forecast exports of $100 billion this year; the central bank says the fiscal deficit has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022.

Security Policy: Peru has launched a unified military-police command to combat organized crime, while President Dina Boluarte says the government is regaining control of prisons. Local Elections: A candidate named Hitler Mussolini won a mayoral race in Peru, drawing international attention to the country’s local vote. Strategic Infrastructure: An analysis warns that Chinese firms are expanding their role in Peru’s critical electricity network. Papal Visit: Pope Leo XIV’s planned November trip to Peru remains uncertain after he announced surgery to remove an early-detected lung nodule; the Vatican has not said whether his itinerary will change.

Energy and Investment: Chinese state-owned firms have expanded their reach across Peru’s electricity sector, now controlling about a third of distribution customers. Analysts are urging stronger oversight as the government seeks more investment. The Economy Ministry says private investment rose 15.5% and exports could reach $100 billion this year. Local Elections: Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won the mayor’s race in Queropalca by just 25 votes, drawing global attention to a remote district’s election. Security and Congress: President Dina Boluarte’s government has launched a unified military-police command against organized crime, while the president has urged Congress to set aside disputes and grant the executive legislative powers.

Local Election: Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won the mayor’s race in remote Queropalca, Huánuco, with 229 votes—just 25 ahead of his far-right rival. The Ahora Nación candidate is due to take office in January; electoral records show he previously belonged to Keiko Fujimori’s Popular Force party. Electoral Rules: The OAS warned of possible ways to evade Peru’s reelection limits and called for changes to electoral law. Security and Government: President Fujimori has urged Congress to set aside disputes and grant the government legislative powers on security and El Niño response. The president has also said authorities are beginning to regain control of prisons nationwide.

Local Elections: Freight businessman Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won the mayoral race in Queropalca, Huánuco, with 229 votes—25 ahead of his closest rival. He takes office in January. Electoral Rules: The OAS has warned Peru about possible concealed reelections and called for changes to electoral law, raising fresh concerns about safeguards for future contests. Security: President Fujimori’s government says it is taking back control of prisons and has launched a unified command against organized crime. Cost of Living: Peru recorded the world’s third-largest diesel price increase from February to August, at 66.7%, according to UNCTAD. Public Finances: The Central Reserve Bank says the fiscal deficit has fallen to its lowest level since June 2022.

Local Elections: Queropalca elected Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a centre-left Ahora Nación candidate, as mayor. He won 34% of the vote—229 ballots—and beat his nearest rival by 25 votes. Security: President Keiko Fujimori says her government is regaining control of prisons nationwide. Peru has also launched a unified military-police command to combat organized crime. Regional Alert: Peru was among nine countries warned of possible tsunami waves after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama. The threat was later lifted.

Local Elections: Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won the mayoral race in Queropalca on a centre-left ticket, with 229 votes. His name alone offers no indication of his political views. Public Security: President Keiko Fujimori says she will restore order as Peru sets up a joint military-police command to fight organized crime. Congress: Fujimori has urged lawmakers to put aside disputes and grant her government legislative powers.

Foreign Influence: OpenAI says Russian operatives impersonated a regional education authority in Peru, persuading schools to hold Ukraine-related activities as part of a wider campaign to influence Latin American politics. Security Powers: Peru’s Chamber of Deputies approved expanded powers for the government on security and El Niño preparedness, as President Fujimori urged lawmakers to set aside disputes. Crime Response: The government has created a joint military-police command to combat organized crime. Election Rules: The OAS warned of possible concealed reelections in Peru and called for changes to electoral law. Regional Vote: With 44.7% counted, Popular Renewal led the local election tally at 28.37%, just ahead of Francis Allison at 27.73%; at least nine regions are headed for runoffs.

Security Policy: President Keiko Fujimori announced a unified military-police command to coordinate operations against organised crime, including arrests and searches, as she vowed a tougher response to violence and extortion. Congressional Powers: Peru’s Chamber of Deputies approved granting the government legislative powers on security and El Niño, expanding the Executive’s authority to address urgent challenges. Elections: The OAS has warned of possible concealed reelection attempts and urged changes to electoral law. Meanwhile, Peru’s regional vote count continues, with at least nine regions expected to hold governor runoffs.

Electoral Rules: The OAS warned Peru of possible concealed reelection bids and urged changes to electoral law. Local Elections: Lima’s count remains close: with 44.7% reported, Popular Renewal led Francis Allison by less than a point; the final results are still pending. A right-wing bloc also gained administrative control in key districts. Congress: Deputies approved granting the government legislative powers on security and El Niño preparedness. Press Freedom: A report warned that politics is becoming entangled with criminal groups in attacks on the press.

Emergency Powers: Peru’s Chamber of Deputies voted to give President Keiko Fujimori’s government 90 days to issue rules on public security and El Niño response. The measure passed 66–34, with 24 abstentions, and still needs Senate approval. Election Rules: The OAS warned of possible disguised reelection bids and called for changes to Peru’s electoral law, as the country holds regional and municipal elections. Press Freedom: A report raised concerns that criminal organizations are becoming entangled in politics to target the press. Local Politics: A right-wing bloc gained administrative control in key Lima districts after the municipal elections.

Peru Politics & Justice: A new report warns Peru’s fight against organized crime is being undermined by corruption and “pro-crime” legal changes that weakened prosecutors and police, slowed cases, and made it harder to seize illicit assets. Peru Governance & Civil Society: Peru’s National Association of Journalists recognized Pressenza’s “Good Governance is a Right” campaign, highlighting transparency and anti-corruption work tied to freedom of expression. Peru Economy & Trade: Peru’s fruit and vegetable exports rose 14.9% to US$3.9 billion, reinforcing the country’s export push amid regional political turbulence. Regional Security: Eleven Western Hemisphere governments, including Peru, issued a joint statement condemning Iranian “terrorist actions” and malign influence operations. UN Human Rights: The UN Human Rights Council extended for two years a Venezuela crimes investigation; Cuba abstained while others backed renewal. Travel Advisory: The U.S. warned Americans to avoid Tunisia’s Djerba around Oct. 7 due to heightened terror risk.

Lima Municipal Elections: Right-wing forces gained administrative control in key Lima districts, with power shifting through local council decisions that shape budgets and infrastructure execution. Peru & UN Security Council: Peru reaffirmed its adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2797 as a basis for resolving the dispute over Morocco’s Sahara. Economy & El Niño: Peru’s MEF projected growth of 3.4% despite El Niño risks, while separate coverage flagged how climate shocks can raise contractual and farming risks. Governance & Security: Peru plans to deploy 57,000 police for October 2026 election security, as the electoral process ramps up. International security coordination: The US and Peru joined a regional statement condemning Iran’s “terrorist actions” and malign influence operations in the hemisphere. Regional politics watch: Brazil’s rightward shift—Flávio Bolsonaro leading Lula into a runoff—keeps attention on how Peru and neighbors may be affected by changing US-aligned politics.

Peru Tourism & Connectivity: Peru’s Mincetur is pushing a new Air Connectivity Table to open routes, modernize regional airports, review airport fees, and improve emergency coordination—aiming to make air travel a competitiveness lever for tourism. Anti-Corruption Update: South Africa’s Idac provisionally withdrew the R191m “blue lights” corruption case against former acting police chief Khomotso Phahlane and co-accused, after a review of parts of the matter before possible re-enrollment. Climate & Social Risk: A Plan International report warns climate disasters are driving child marriage and teen pregnancy, with girls in multiple countries—including Peru—reporting increased unintended pregnancies and violence after climate-related events. Carbon Markets Push: Peru says it expects $250m for 12 carbon projects under Article 6 deals with Switzerland and Singapore, targeting 8.4m tonnes of CO2e reductions by 2030. Peru Crackdown on Betting: Mincetur blocked 50 unauthorized remote gaming and sports betting platforms, cutting illegal offerings by over 50% and seizing clandestine equipment. Regional Politics: Brazil’s election heads to a runoff after Flávio Bolsonaro surged ahead of Lula in the first round, signaling a rightward shift across Latin America.

Regional Elections Watch (Peru): Peru’s regional and municipal elections wrapped Sunday with a slow count underway after mostly calm voting, aside from an explosive-caused fire that halted polling in Cajamarca’s Sorochuco. With 26M+ voters and 10,700+ precincts, the race covers 25 governors, 196 provincial mayors, and 1,600+ district mayors for the 2027–2030 term. Runoff Forecast (Peru): An exit poll projects at least nine regions headed to governor runoffs after no candidate clears the 30% threshold, including Lima, Arequipa, Ica, La Libertad, Piura, and Amazonas. Lima Mayoral Race (Peru): Popular Renewal’s list for Lima’s mayoral contest is led by Rafael López Aliaga after Luis Rubio stepped down; Francis Allison follows with 27.736%, then Carlos Bruce and Daniel Urresti. Connectivity Push (Peru): Gilat Perú won a $28M Pronatel contract to upgrade broadband in Ica, aiming for 20x faster speeds for 116 public institutions and free Wi‑Fi in 30 public squares. Brazil Election Shock (Latin America): Brazil’s presidential vote went to a runoff Oct. 25 after Flávio Bolsonaro led Lula in the first round (about 47% vs 45%), intensifying fears of another rightward shift across the region. Rights & Law Debate (Latin America): A growing push in Chile, Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru seeks tougher rules against alleged false reports in domestic and gender-violence cases, arguing current protections have gone too far.