A TikToker arrested for destroying a Christmas tree in Chiclayo, Peru, has announced his candidacy for mayor of the city. Jordy Rioja formalized his bid with the support of the Regional Integration National Party. He framed his mayoral run as a continuation of his disruptive actions, promising to “bring down corruption” in the municipality, mirroring his destruction of the Christmas tree structure. Rioja claims to have been preparing for this campaign for months. The incident involving the tree garnered significant local attention, potentially providing him with publicity. His platform centers around anti-corruption efforts and a pledge to overhaul the current municipal administration. He is leveraging the notoriety from his arrest to gain political traction.