NewzAccording to Jorge Valdivia, coordinator of the advisor cabinet for the National Jury of Elections (JNE), the next Mayor of Lima could be designated directly by the Metropolitan Council. This governing body is currently controlled by the Renovación Popular party.
Valdivia explained that electoral lists running without a designated mayoral candidate can still be officially proclaimed with their councilors. These bodies are then authorized to complete the municipal designation process at a later stage.
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