Rafael López Aliaga

Rafael López Aliaga's achievements are primarily in business and politics. He built Peruval Corp SA into a major conglomerate, with Peru Rail becoming a key operator of the country's tourist rail lines. In politics, he won the Lima mayoralty in 2022, a significant electoral victory for the right. His 2021 presidential run, where he finished third, demonstrated his national appeal, and his 2026 campaign has kept him at the center of Peruvian politics. While he has not received traditional awards, his business success and political rise are notable accomplishments in themselves.