Figures with an upward trend. Shortly after celebrating the General Elections 2026the congressmen seeking re-election presented before the National Election Jury (JNE) their resumes with details of their income and assets. In that sense, The Republic was able to verify that the assets of the candidates for the Chambers of Deputies and Senators grew by up to 12702.94% compared to what they registered for the 2021 elections.
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That is the case of the current non-grouped legislator Margot Palacios Huamánwho is running as senator for Together for Peru (JPP). In the previous election, he reported that he had assets of S/14,700; However, for these elections he reported in his Affidavit of Resume (DJHV) that he has assets of S/1,882,032, between his income and value of real estate.
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The second on the list is Ana Zegarra (We are Peru). The parliamentarian recorded in 2021 that her assets and income totaled S/17,200. Now, he registered assets for S/836,814.13 in his DJHV. The sum rose considerably by 4765.20%. It should be noted that, although Zegarra was seeking re-election, the Plenary of the JNE declared his registration inadmissible for the April 12 elections and, therefore, he was left out of the electoral race.
Next is Alex Paredes Gonzáles, former president of the Congressional Ethics Commission and candidate for the Chamber of Senators for Somos Perú. In 2021, he declared assets of S/32,683.60, but for the April 12 election, his assets and income total S/949,984.48; that is, 2806.61% more. He is followed by his leftist colleague Jaime Quito. 5 years ago he reported that he had S/22,000 of assets, but it grew by 2540.05% and is currently equivalent to S/580,812.04.
But there is also another left-wing congresswoman who increased her assets. This is Isabel Cortez Aguirre, who in the 2021 election was known for her cleaning work on the streets of Lima. On that occasion he reported that his assets were S/14,100. Five years later, it grew by 2332.68%, which is equivalent to a total of S/343,007.50. Cortez Aguirre is a candidate for senator for Perú Primero, the party of the convicted former president Martín Vizcarra and his brother who is running for president, Mario Vizcarra.
The sixth on the list of parliamentarians who increased their assets the most is Noelia Herrera Medina (Renovación Popular), candidate for deputy. In 2021, it recorded between income and assets S/27,000, but at the end of this congressional period it counts S/642,109.82; that is, 2278.18% more.
Edgar Tello Montes is not far behind. The Podemos Peru legislator and candidate for the Senate entered Congress with a net worth of S/26,400 and leaves with S/538,452.52; 1939.59% more in five years. Edith Julón Irigoín, from Alianza para el Progreso (APP) and candidate for deputy, entered public office with S/25,503.48 and ends with S/481,708.10; which is worth 1788.79% more in their coffers. His bench colleague, Luis Kamiche Morante, also registered a significant increase in his assets by 1064.14%; That is, he went from having S/46,352.15 to S/539,604.58 of assets.
Óscar Zea Choquechambi is next on the list. In 2021, he reported on his resume, between income and assets, S/127,838.52, and for this election S/2,306,750. This million-dollar increase is equivalent to his assets increasing by 1704.42%.
The next from Fujimori Rosangella Barbarán Reyes and candidate for deputy for Fuerza Popular. In less than five years, Barbarán’s assets went from S/28,943.17 to S/398,606.40; 1277.20% more. Her colleague Adriana Tudela Gutiérrez, candidate for the second vice presidency and deputy for Avanza País, registered in 2021, between income and assets, S/174,673, a figure that increased by 1119.14% and is now equivalent to S/2,129,503.35.
Fuerza Popular, the party with the most congressmen who increased their assets
Popular Force It was the party that has the most congressmen seeking re-election and has the highest income from its assets: 16. In addition to Rosangella Barbarán, there is Jeny López Morales. In 2021, the legislator registered a total of S/71,000 as part of her acquisitions, but now she has S/582,369.98, which is equivalent to a significant increase of 720.04%.
She is followed by Héctor Ventura, who deposited S/81,863.94 at the beginning, but now S/646,776.15; that is, a growth of 690.06%. Tania Ramírez also appears on the list; His assets went from S/423,456 to S/3,262,459.50, which is equivalent to 670.44% more in recent years. In that same sense, the coffers of his colleague David Jiménez grew by 649.86%, from S/1,381,587.38 to S/10,359,939.00, thus 9 million more in less than five years.
Meanwhile, César Revilla went from having S/94,000 to S/499,484, exactly 431.37% more than the initial figure. A separate issue is that of the president of Congress. At that time, Fernando Rospigliosi recorded between income and assets for S/82,100 and now has S/387,825 in assets, giving a total of 372.38% more.
Martha Moyano went from S/87,280 to S/389,488 (346.25%); Raúl Huamán from S/202,780.10 to S/688,445.44 (239.50%); Nilza Chacón from S/369,600 to S/1,192,667.51 (222.69%); María Zeta Chunga from S/1,219,420 to S/2,664,867.37 (118.54%). Ernesto Bustamante from S/744,400 to S/1,552,440.00 (108.55%).
He is followed by Arturo García, who went from having S/222,773.10 to S/455,654.12 of assets, a total of 104.54% more. Likewise, Auristela Obando Morgan went from S/1,137,239.64 to S/1,491,682.03 (31.17%). Patricia Juárez from S/593,092.30 to S/661,350.98 (11.51%); Víctor Flores Ruiz from S/3,301,985.93 to S/3,434,134.49 (4%).
A separate issue are the cases of Mery Infantes and Alejandro Aguinaga. Both went from having S/900,200 and S/3,995,321 to only having S/574,222.44 and S/861,273, respectively. The first reduced its assets by -44.65% and the second by -78.44%.
The most millionaires
Among the congressmen who register the greatest increase in assets is José Luna Gálvez. In 2021, he entered with S/30,317,716.08 and now registers a fortune of S/42,425,377.34, which is equivalent to 39.94%.
Likewise, the candidate for the Senate, Gladys Echaíz, registered assets of S/1,012,373.98. However, this increased by 313.04%, giving a final balance of S/4,181,493.60.
On the other hand, Rosselli Amuruz, a candidate for the Andean Parliament, assured that in 2021 his assets were valued at S/539,163.66 and are now worth S/2,998,217, which means 456.09% more.
Jorge Morante (Somos Perú) entered Parliament with a net worth of S/735,303 and in his DJHV for this year’s elections, he reported the total value of S/2,452,660; 233.56% more than the initial.
The congressmen who lost the most assets
Among the parliamentarians seeking re-election and who lost the most assets, is María Agüero (Perú Libre). His fortune went from S/3,578,050.85 to S/1,064,485, which meant a drop of 70.25%.
Magaly Ruíz (Alliance for Progress) lost 75.20% of her fortune, because she went from entering with S/1,656,021.25 and now having S/410,705.
Likewise, Patricia Chirinos and Arturo Zeballos (Renovación Popular) lost 76.52% and 77.58% of their assets, respectively. Both entered with S/4,760,800 and S/985,112.00, but now they have S/1,117,964.15 and S/220,900, each.
