Alfonso Barrantes Lingán (San Miguel de Pallaques, November 27, 1927 – Havana, December 2, 2000) was a

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vian politician in the mid-1980s who served as

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from 1984 to 1986. He was the first Marxist mayor of Lima. He ran for President of Peru two times, losing on both occasions.

Early life and education

He was born in San Miguel Province,

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, Peru in 1927. He lived with his mother in the

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Province of San Miguel. He studied law at the

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and became involved with the APRA party which eventually became his political enemy. He became president of the Student Association.

Political career

Mayor of Lima

Affiliated with the United Left Party, he was the

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from 1984 to 1986. During his mayoral term, he was known as ''El Frejolito'' (Little Bean) and was known for his campaign to ensure a daily glass of milk for every child in Lima. This program still survives today. His Lieutenant Mayor was Henry Pease. He was the creator of the town of Huaycán.

Presidential campaign

He ran for

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and came in second place. He withdrew before the runoff and

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of the APRA was elected president. In

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, he ran again but placed 5th and

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was elected president in the runoff against

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Retirement and death

He died in

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in December 2000 at the age of 73. He was buried in Los Sauces Sector in Cementerio Jardines de la Paz in

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, Lima.

References

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