Rafael López Aliaga

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/rafael-l-pez-aliaga

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1. When was Rafael López Aliaga born?February 11, 1961
2. Where was Rafael López Aliaga born?Peru
3. Who is Rafael López Aliaga?He is a Peruvian businessman and politician, born in 1961, who became mayor of Lima and wants to be president.
4. What businesses did he start before becoming mayor?He co-founded Peruval Corp SA, which owns Ferrocarril Transandino SA and Peru Rail SA that run railway networks in Cusco, Arequipa, and Puno.

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