Overview
- Spadaro submitted an irrevocable resignation to seek the Callao governorship in the 2026 regional vote, and the municipal council’s unanimous March 23 decision accepted it and named first councilor César Pérez to take over.
- His departure becomes effective April 6 under JNE Resolution No. 0746-2025, which fixes the cutoff for sitting mayors who want to run for governor or vice governor.
- The council ordered formal notice to the National Jury of Elections and launched the transfer of management and an accountability process to keep city services running without disruption.
- The municipal legal office backed the move as procedurally sound, and reporting notes Spadaro is affiliated with the Renovación Popular party as he prepares his regional campaign.
- The 2026 regional and municipal elections are set for October 4, and the JNE calendar also sets April 7 for many national officials who plan to run for regional posts and June 16 for those seeking municipal offices.