A delegation from political party We are Peruwho was participating in elections for the province of Paucartambo, in the Cusco region, suffered a violent car accident at the height of the peasant community of Kucya, and lost his life on the spot.
Five were deceased, four of them candidates participating in regional and municipal elections. The fifth victim was the driver of the vehicle that collided with a parked trailer on the Huancarani – Paucartambo road.
According to the police report, the victims were traveling on board a truck to carry out different proselytizing activities for the party. We are Peruwithin the framework of the next municipal and regional elections 2022.
During the night and early morning hours, the corresponding proceedings were carried out with the presence of a representative of the Public Ministry.
Deathly victims
The victims were identified as Frank Richard Yuca Mezacandidate for the provincial mayor’s office of Paucartambo; Benito Huaman Suma y Braulio Figueroa Chaucaboth candidates for provincial councilors of Paucartambo; Casiano Quispe Jalanocca, candidate for regional councilor of Paucartambo; and the driver of the vehicle Roger Yuca Pinares.
Relatives of the victims arrived at the scene and with obvious signs of pain asked to investigate the causes of the accident.
Likewise, from the regional executive committee We are Peru Cusco They issued a statement expressing their regret for what happened and the mourning of the political group for the tragedy that ended the lives of the members of their party.