Rafael López Aliaga, who served as Mayor of Lima after losing a presidential bid in 2021, has been officially declared a Senator by the National Jury of Elections (JNE). However, López Aliaga is refusing to assume the senatorial post. He intends to return to his previous position at Lima’s City Hall as a deputy mayor, despite the legal understanding that a senatorial election is an irrenunciable mandate. López Aliaga initially resigned as mayor in October 2025 to again pursue the presidency, but was unsuccessful in that attempt. This move raises questions about his commitment to the senate and his political ambitions within Lima. The situation is drawing attention to the complexities of Peruvian political roles and regulations.