Miguel Ángel del Castillo Reyes (born 27 February 1976) is a Peruvian administrator and politician. The eldest son of former Prime Minister of Peru Jorge del Castillo, he was a member of the Peruvian Aprista Party until his defection in 2021 following his association to president Pedro Castillo’s campaign and subsequent administration as presidential advisor.[1][2] Professionally, he manages the Peruvian broadcasting network Nativa, from which he has been accused of fraud for not remunerating his staff.[3]
Miguel del Castillo | |
|---|---|
| Political Secretary of First The People – Community, Ecology, Liberty, and Progress | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Miguel Ángel del Castillo Reyes 27 February 1976 Lima, Peru |
| Nationality |  Peruvian |
| Political party | First The People – Community, Ecology, Liberty, and Progress (since 2022) |
| Other political affiliations | Peruvian Aprista Party (until 2021) |
| Parent(s) | Jorge del Castillo Flor de María Reyes |
| Alma mater | University of Lima (BBA) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
At the 2014 regional and municipal election, Del Castillo ran for mayor of the district of Barranco, placing fifth in the race.[4]
Since 2022, Del Castillo has been a founding member of the centrist First The People – Community, Ecology, Liberty, and Progress party, in which he currently serves as its political secretary.[5]
Electoral history
edit| Year | Office | Type | Party | Main opponent | Party | Votes for Castillo | Result | Swing | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | % | P. | ±% | |||||||||||
| 2014 | Mayor of Barranco | Municipal | Peruvian Aprista Party | Antonio Mezarina | Alliance for Progress | 2,877 | 8.30% | 5th | N/A | Lost | N/A[6] | |||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "¿Quién es Miguel del Castillo y cuál es su vínculo con Pedro Castillo?". La República (in European Spanish). 14 May 2021. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
The son of former APRA congressman Jorge del Castillo affirmed that the presidential nominee of Peru Libre asked him to put together a work team to elaborate his plan.
- ^ "Miguel del Castillo colocó a personajes de su entorno en puestos claves del Estado, según colaborador [VIDEO]". La República (in European Spanish). 1 November 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
According to an effective collaborator of the special team of anti-corruption prosecutors, the son of former congressman Jorge del Castillo recommended people in high positions to then direct contracts and acquisitions.
- ^ "Susel Paredes sobre el líder de 'Primero la Gente' que habría estafado a trabajadores: "Que voy a hacer"". Infórmate Perú. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "POLÍTICOS - MIGUEL ÁNGEL DEL CASTILLO REYES". Jurado Nacional de Elecciones. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Partido Lo Justo pierde fuerza y se anexa a Primero la Gente: ex Partido Morado busca sobrevivir". Expreso (in European Spanish). 17 June 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
In order not to be left adrift in their plans to take office in the next government, Lo Justo -led by Marisol Pérez Tello and Flor Pablo- had no choice but to join the Primero La Gente party, led by Miguel del Castillo.
- ^ ""ELECCIONES REGIONALES Y MUNICIPALES 2014 – RESULTADOS ELECCIONES MUNICIPALES DISTRITALES"".