Rafael Belaúnde, a presidential candidate and leader of Popular Liberty Party, survived a shooting attack while traveling in his vehicle in Cerro Azul, with authorities confirming his car was targeted by assailants who fired multiple shots.Belaúnde reportedly returned gunfire at the attackers, and although glass shards caused minor injuries and images of his bloodied face circulated, no one was seriously hurt in the incident.Pedro Cateriano, founder of
Popular Liberty Party, condemned the attack and called for a rejection of violence, while police noted Belaúnde said he had not received threats prior to the shooting.