Overview
- Belmont announced his candidacy in an Exitosa interview on Monday, formalizing his return to electoral competition for the municipal vote set for October 8, 2026.
- He said party leaders in Partido Cívico Obras could not find an alternative candidate and urged him to step in after internal deliberations by the party's national executive committee.
- Belmont framed the decision as personal, citing recent health challenges and a wish to dedicate his remaining years to public service and to leave a legacy in Lima.
- A former mayor of Lima and past presidential candidate, Belmont brings name recognition that reshapes the capital's crowded mayoral field and could affect alliances and voter calculations.
- Next steps include formal candidate registration with ONPE, publication of his campaign platform, and reactions from other parties and potential rivals that will determine how the race unfolds.