The mayor of Lima, Rafael López Aliagaresponded to the notarial letter received from the Minister of Transportation and Communications (MTC), César Sandoval, with another in which he announces that he will not rectify in the statements he poured against the holder.
In the letter, the mayor of Lima mentions that his expressions “do not contain defamatory, aggravating or false statements about Minister Sandoval.
“As can be noted, my statements were limited to recounting concrete and verifiable facts, without issuing value judgments or offensive expressions. In that sense, I deny having violated their right to honor or good reputation,” reads the letter.
“The manifestations formulated are protected by the legitimate exercise of freedom of expression and the right to criticism with respect to those who exercise or have exercised public functions,” he adds.
Notarial letter for “minister” unable, the “quota” of Acuña to maintain government of Dina Boluarte ..! pic.twitter.com/7CPBQJVYHQ
– Rafael López Aliaga (@rlopezaliaga1) July 25, 2025
As is known, Minister Sandoval sent a notarial letter to the mayor of Lima demanding that it be rectified by statements issued in the media.
“I already sent him the notarial letter, Mr. López Aliaga has already received it and this will continue his course if in 24 hours he does not rectify the lie he has expressed through the media. I will not speak more until the Judiciary is pronounced,” he concluded.
What did Rafael López say about the Minister of Transport and Communications?
The capital bourgeoisiestre, during an event in San Juan de Lurigancho, said that Sandoval, before being a minister, met him to ask for his support.
“I received this gentleman in my office at least three times. Three times he came to see me ask for support, who please wanted to be a minister and I trusted him. I really was wrong,” said López Aliaga.
After this, Sandoval denied that meeting and demanded from the mayor evidence of that meeting.
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