Alfonso Barrantes Lingán


Alfonso Barrantes Lingán was a Peruvian politician most active in the mid-1980s.

Early life

He was born in San Miguel Province, Cajamarca, Peru in 1927. He lived with his mother in the Lima Province of San Miguel. He studied law at the National University of San Marcos and became involved with the APRA party which eventually became his political enemy. He became president of the Student Association.

Mayor of Lima

Affiliated with the United Left Party, he was the mayor of Lima from 1984 to 1986. During his mayoral term, he was known as El Frejolito and was known for his campaign to ensure a daily glass of milk for every child in Lima. This program still survives today. His Lieutenant Mayor was Henry Pease.

Presidential campaign

He ran for President of Peru in 1985 and came in second place. He withdrew before the runoff and Alan García was elected president.

Retirement and death

He died in Havana, Cuba in 2000. He was buried in Los Sauces Sector in Cementerio Jardines de la Paz in La Molina District, Lima.