Claudio Zolla

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Claudio Alejandro Zolla Suárez (born 8 January 1969) is a Peruvian businessman and politician. An advocate of classical liberalism, he is the founder and leader of the , a non-registered political party.[1]

Zolla entered politics at the 2010 municipal elections, running for the Lima City Council with National Restoration.[2]

In 2015, Zolla attained press coverage as he confronted President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela outside the United Nations headquarters in New York City. Engaging in a debate, Maduro mocked Zolla's views on capitalism and invited him over to Venezuela to "learn the truth". The debate ended shortly after as both men parted ways.[3]

For the 2016 Peruvian general election, Zolla announced his candidacy for President of Peru, although he was not able to register his party in order to file his ticket. Subsequently, he signed a political accord with Peru Nation in order to run for First Vice President.[4] With as the presidential nominee, the ticket was eventually withdrawn before the election, as the polling was extremely low for the party.[5]

Currently, Zolla is running for Second Vice President with National United Renaissance (RUNA) for the 2021 Peruvian general election.[6] His nomination was signed as part of a political accord with RUNA leader and presidential nominee, Ciro Gálvez.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Zolla, Claudio. "Perú Nuevo - Hola, soy Claudio Zolla" (PDF). claudiozolla.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  2. ^ Jurado Nacional de Elecciones, Infogob. "Claudio Alejandro Zolla Suárez - Procesos Electorales". infogob.jne.gob.pe. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. ^ YouTube, Primero Lo Nuestro. "Peruano increpa a Nicolas Maduro - Claudio Zolla vs Nico". youtube.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  4. ^ Solas, José. "Perú Nación presentó su plancha presidencial". laprimera.pe. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  5. ^ RPP Noticias, Redacción. "Cisma en Perú Nación tras renuncia de Francisco Diez Canseco". rpp.pe. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  6. ^ Andina, Noticias. "Ciro Gálvez solicita inscripción de su candidatura por Renacimiento Unido Nacional". andina.pe. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  7. ^ Exitosa, Noticias. "Gálvez y Zolla, nueva alianza para las elecciones". exitosanoticias.pe. Retrieved 2021-02-07.

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