Former Callao Mayor Juan Sotomayor Dies at 72

Juan Sotomayor García, a prominent political figure in Peru's Callao region, has passed away at the age of 72. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, June 30, by the Callao Provincial Municipality, which issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and extending condolences to his family and friends.

Dr. Ciro Castillo Rojo Salas, the regional governor of Callao, acknowledged Sotomayor's "trajectory and service" to the "first port," referring to Callao's significant role as Peru's main port city. Sotomayor's political career began in 1995 when he was elected as a councilor for Callao. He later served three consecutive terms as the mayor of the Bellavista district, from 1999 to 2010.

In 2010, Sotomayor successfully ran for the mayoralty of the Callao Provincial Municipality, serving the 2011-2014 term. He was re-elected for another term starting in 2015. However, he resigned from his position in April 2018, before the end of his term, to pursue a candidacy for the Regional Government of Callao.

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The regional governor of Callao, Dr. Ciro Castillo Rojo Salas, expresses his deep sorrow for the passing of Juan Sotomayor García, who was mayor of the province of Callao and the district of Bellavista. On behalf of the Regional Government of Callao, he extends his most heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all those who today mourn his departure, recognizing his trajectory and service to the first port.