Peru electoral board allows mayors to seek re-election via council candidacy

Peru's National Electoral Board (JNE) has confirmed that current and former mayors, including Rafael López Aliaga and Eduardo Bless, may run for municipal council seats, a move that effectively permits indirect re-election to the mayor's office. The JNE president cited the absence of an explicit prohibition, marking a notable interpretation of electoral law. This decision could reshape local political dynamics ahead of the 2026 elections, though its legal and political implications remain contested.