Roberto 'Chorri' Palacios' Candidacy for Congress
Roberto 'Chorri' Palacios' candidacy for Congress caused a lot of controversy. However, the former football player is not a pioneer in this field, as he is just one of many athletes who have left their respective disciplines to occupy a seat in Peruvian politics.
The most remembered cases are those of former volleyball players Leyla Chihuán, Cecilia Tait, Cenaida Uribe, and Gaby Pérez del Solar. They used the fame they gained as national team players to occupy a seat in Congress.
But not everyone went straight to the Legislative Power. Paulo Hinostroza, Héctor Chumpitaz, Freddy Ternero, and George Forsyth ran for different municipalities in Lima. Undoubtedly, Peruvian athletes have political aspirations. Did you vote for any of them?
Roberto 'Chorri' Palacios will run for Congress on César Acuña's list
- Roberto Palacios
- Freddy Ternero