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Candidate named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru
Original: Candidate named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /10/peru-election-hit
A candidate in Peru whose legal name combines the surnames of the two fascist dictators, Hitler Mussolini, has been elected mayor, according to a Guardian report dated 10 October 2026. The unusual name has drawn wide attention and amusement internationally, with readers sharing the story across social media and debating how the candidate came to bear it.
Why now: The striking and absurd coincidence of the mayor's name has made the story a viral talking point.
PeruHitler MussoliniThe Guardian
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- Candidate named Hitler Mussolini elected mayor in Peru https://www. theguardian.com/world/2026/oct /10/peru-election-hitler-mussolini-simeon-flores-mayor # Peru # Americas # WorldNews · theguardian_world_news@halo.nu · 2
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