# Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru

> A candidate with the forenames of two fascist dictators has won a narrow election to lead a remote Andean district.
- Title: Man named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru · BBC News
- Summary: A candidate with the forenames of two fascist dictators has won a narrow election to lead a remote Andean district. Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won Peru's…
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- Source: BBC News — https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmdxwn9dr42yo
- Published: 2026-10-09T16:32:22.967+00:00
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## Peruvian mayor elected with unusual name
Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores, a 45-year-old candidate for centre-left Ahora Nación, won Peru's local election in Queropalca, a remote Andean district.
## His name draws international attention
Simeon's forenames match those of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, two of the most well-known figures of twentieth-century European totalitarian regimes. His candidacy has been called a striking event by local outlet Peru21.
## Similar cases in Peru and Namibia
Local media noted that Hitler Guesclin Alba Sánchez was elected mayor of Yúngar in 2018 after campaigning on the slogan "I'm the good Hitler".

> I'm the good Hitler
## Key takeaway

Hitler Mussolini Simeon Flores won Peru's local election in Queropalca with 229 votes, drawing international attention to his unusual name.