López Aliaga leads Lima mayoral race with 31.2% in flash poll

Rafael López Aliaga of Renovación Popular leads the Lima Metropolitana mayoral election with 31.2% in a flash poll by Datum, securing first place. The result is preliminary and based on a quick count; final official results are pending. This outcome signals a shift in Peru's local political landscape, with implications for national politics ahead of the 2026 general elections.