Eduardo López de Romaña

Eduardo López de Romaña was a prominent Peruvian politician and the first president elected under the direct voting system established in 1896. His presidency marked a significant transition in Peru's electoral process, moving away from indirect voting and towards a more democratic framework, despite the limitations imposed by literacy requirements. López de Romaña's tenure was characterized by efforts to stabilize the nation amid political turbulence and the challenges of a rapidly changing political landscape.