Rafael López Aliaga, former mayor of Lima, is contemplating running for mayor again after failing to reach the presidential runoff. He announced he will not be taking the senate seat he also won in recent elections. This potential return to municipal politics follows a disappointing presidential campaign where he did not advance to the second round. López Aliaga served as mayor of Lima previously, and a new mayoral run would represent a shift in focus for the politician. He stated he is “considering the alternative” of seeking a mayoral position once more. This decision comes as he assesses his political future following both electoral outcomes. The move suggests a continued desire to remain active in Peruvian politics at the local level.