José Balcázar Zelada

José Balcázar Zelada, an 83-year-old congressman from Peru, was recently elected as the president of the Congress amidst controversy over his previous defense of child marriage and allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure as dean of the College of Lawyers of Lambayeque. His election has raised concerns due to his criticized remarks about early sexual relationships and his alleged involvement in misappropriating institutional funds.