The Peruvian presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga, former mayor of Lima and a figure with a recent 12% intention to vote according to recent polls, has sparked controversy in his path to the elections. He resigned from his municipal position to focus on the presidency, breaking a previous promise to complete his term. His statements in Arequipa highlight the ID card for fetuses as a priority: “From the womb of his mother, they are citizens. ID for the unborn child”, he stated, aligned with his opposition to abortion in a country with restrictive laws that only allow it if the mother’s life is at risk.
ID card for fetuses: a right from conception
This proposal aims to legislate the ID card for fetuses, recognizing rights to the unborn. Peru faces a high index of clandestine abortions due to its strict legislation, with estimates of thousands of procedures annually in precarious conditions, according to data from regional health organizations. López Aliaga, a member of Opus Dei, defends this ultraconservative vision in a context where the debate on reproductive rights divides Andean society.
Proposal for snake-infested prison in the deep jungle
Penal colonies with a natural barrier of vipers
In a television interview, López Aliaga detailed his plan for captured delinquents: transfer by helicopter to colonies in the most remote jungle, without internet, guarded by snakes like the fer-de-lance (Bothrops atrox) and the bushmaster (Lachesis muta). “It’s a natural barrier; if you leave, you’ll find a viper”, he explained, presenting it as an infallible method of rehabilitation and containment for dangerous criminals like leaders of the Tren de Aragua.
Other radical ideas: capital in Junín and withdrawal from the IDH Court
The candidate also promises to move the capital from Lima to Junín, evoking the historic Jauja, the first colonial seat. He proposes withdrawing from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, creating courts with faceless judges and allowing US intelligence operations to capture top criminals, similar to attempts against Nicolás Maduro. These positions criticize the lack of local capacity in security.
- ID card for fetuses: Focused on prenatal protection.
- Snake-infested prisons: Isolation with venomous snakes.
- Capital relocation: From Lima to Junín.
López Aliaga’s proposals reflect a hardline stance on security and conservative values, generating debate in Peru ahead of polls that position him ahead. The ID card for fetuses and the snake-infested prison mark his radical campaign.
