Luis Rubio withdraws from Lima mayoral race

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Luis Rubio withdrew his candidacy for mayor of Lima for Renovación Popular on August 4, citing strictly personal reasons, one day before the candidate list approval deadline. The irrevocable resignation was filed with the Lima Centro Special Electoral Jury. Rubio headed the ticket; former mayor and presidential candidate Rafael López Aliaga was first regidor. The party said the list remains firm and "Rafael goes for Lima." August 5 is the deadline for publishing admitted candidate formulas and accepting withdrawals before the October 4 election. López Aliaga expressed sadness, saying personal circumstances prevented Rubio from continuing.


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