Alejandro Soto Reyes (born 24 May 1960) is a Peruvian lawyer and politician. He was elected Congressman of the Republic of Peru for the period 2021–2026.[1] Before entering politics, he worked at a local television station. [2]
Alejandro Soto Reyes | |
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| Member of Congress | |
| Assumed office 27 July 2021 | |
| Constituency | Cusco |
| President of Congress | |
| In office 26 July 2023 – 26 July 2024 | |
| Vice President | 1st Vice President Hernando Guerra García Arturo Alegría 2nd Vice President Waldemar Cerrón 3rd Vice President Rosselli Amuruz |
| Preceded by | José Williams |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo Salhuana |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alejandro Soto Reyes 24 May 1960 Cusco, Santiago District, Peru |
| Political party | Alliance for Progress |
| Alma mater | Andean University of Cuzco |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Education
editReyes was born in Cusco on May 24, 1960. He completed his primary and secondary education in his hometown, and graduated from the Andean University of Cuzco in 1990 as a lawyer. He completed graduate studies in civil law and civil procedure at National University of Saint Anthony the Abbot in Cuzco.[3]
Political career
editHis entry into politics was triggered by his election as an independent in the 1995 local elections, when he was elected as a councillor for the Santiago district. In the 2006 Cusco City Council elections, the national election jury disqualified and suspended him for his improper conduct.[4] He joined Alliance for Progress led by Cesar Acuña in 2008.[5]
He was elected to represent Cusco in the 2021 congressional elections by Alliance for Progress. He took office on July 27 of the same year.[6][7][8] He also served as spokesman for Alliance for Progress party before becoming President of the Congress.
In December 2022, riots in the city of Cusco targeted the television station where Reyes once worked, in protest at his statements in congress.[9]
In July 2023, he ran for President of the Congress of the Republic with Hernando Guerra Garcia as First Vice President, Waldemar Cerrón as Second Vice President, and Rosselli Amuruz as Third Vice President. On July 26, Soto was elected President of the Congress of the Republic, defeating his opponent, Luis Aragon (Popular Action), in the 2023-2024 Annual Congress.[10][11]
References
edit- ^ Cadenas, Thalía (26 July 2023). "Alejandro Soto: ¿quién es el nuevo presidente del Congreso y quiénes lo acompañan en la Mesa Directiva 2023-2024?". El Comercio (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Asesor de congresista denuncia a periodista por difmación". 10 April 2021. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Vista de la Hoja de Vida del Candidato". Infogob.gob.pe. Retrieved 24 September 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Alejandro Soto Reyes / Estabilidad en el Cargo". Infogob.gob.pe. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Alejandro Soto Reyes / Historial Partidario". Infogob.gob.pe. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Alejandro Soto Reyes / Procesos Electorales". Infogob.gob.pe. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Alejandro Soto, el candidato que se autoentrevistó, es virtual congresista por Cusco". Líbero.pe. 12 April 2021. Archived from the original on 13 April 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Candidato al Congreso de Alianza para el Progreso se entrevista a sí mismo: "Tú y yo sabemos lo que somos" (VIDEO)". 5 April 2021. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Incendian televisora de Cusco vinculada al congresista Alejandro Soto Reyes". La República. 13 December 2022. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ "Alejandro Soto Reyes es elegido presidente del Congreso para el periodo 2023-2024". Comunicaciones Congreso.gob.pe. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
- ^ Rojas Sánchez, Alicia; Rojas Sánchez, Alicia (26 July 2023). "Alejandro Soto es el nuevo presidente del Congreso". El Comercio. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.