Peru: Why Pope Leo XIV Did Not Vote in the Election of Mayor Hitler Mussolini

Pope Leo XIV, a Peruvian citizen, did not vote in the October 4, 2026 elections despite being on the electoral list. At age 71, he is exempt from voting as voting is mandatory in Peru up to age 70 and optional thereafter. In the same election, Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores was elected mayor of Queropalca with 229 votes against 204, despite his unusual name. He will assume office on January 1, 2027.