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Lima's mayor, Rafael López Aliaga, hosted a memorial for American conservative activist Charlie Kirk, attracting dozens of families with offers of free transport and food. While some attendees were confused about Kirk's identity, the event served as a platform for López Aliaga to promote his right-wing political agenda and seek support in a high-stakes legal battle potentially involving the Trump administration. The memorial, criticized by some Peruvians for honoring a foreigner over locals, highlighted the use of Kirk's assassination as a rallying cry for the global right.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.