Queropalca reflects distinctive naming traditions tied to regional history
Queropalca's naming practices reflect historical and cultural traditions characteristic of rural Peruvian communities.
Event / Politics
Queropalca Municipal Election 2026
Municipal election held in Queropalca, Peru on October 4, 2026, resulting in the election of left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores as mayor.
2 reported locations
Daily activity
2 articles0 articles
2026-10-10 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 10 Oct, 18:38 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores elected mayor of Queropalca, Peru
Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a 45-year-old transport company owner and candidate from the left-wing party Ahora Nacion, won the municipal elections in Queropalca, a remote Andean village in Peru's Huanuco region. He received 229 votes compared to 204 for far-right candidate Gaspar Osorio, out of 663 total voters. He will officially assume office as mayor on January 1, 2027.
Unusual naming practice in rural South America with historical figure names
In rural regions of South America, particularly in the Andes, some parents name their children after historical figures without understanding the figures' ideologies or significance. Names like Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, and Mao have been given to individuals in Peru. In 2021, a centrist doctor named Hitler Saavedra Casternoque was elected to the Peruvian Parliament. In 2018, Hitler Alba Sanchez was elected mayor of the Andean district of Yungar, campaigning as the 'gentle Hitler' to voters.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
Flores Elected Mayor in Queropalca Municipal Vote
Simeon Flores elected mayor of Queropalca in 2026 municipal election.