Richard Cortez Melgarejo
Richard Cortez Melgarejo, the deputy mayor of Chorrillos, has recently gained notoriety after being caught on video receiving large sums of money during a private meeting, leading to his suspension from municipal duties amid allegations of corruption.
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Richard Cortez is the mayor of Chorrillos who announced the closure of Agua Dulce beach due to high pollution levels.
Cierran Agua Dulce este domingo 15: medida tendrá presencia policial y control de accesos | LIMA
Peru· 2026-02-14Richard Cortez Melgarejo, alcalde de Chorrillos, confirmó que la municipalidad sí otorgó autorización para la realización de estos eventos.
Fiestas en playa La Caplina: Marina de Guerra denuncia que Municipalidad de Chorrillos otorgó autorización pese a presuntos riesgos | LIMAPeru· 2026-01-22
Richard Cortez Melgarejo expressed his agreement with the measure, believing it will better protect security personnel.
Serenos podrán usar pistolas eléctricas: El Comercio conversó con alcaldes para conocer quiénes aplicarán la medida y quiénes la rechazan | LIMAPeru· 2025-11-14
Richard Cortez Melgarejo was designated to assume the leadership of the district after the mayor's vacancy.
Municipalidad de Chorrillos: al menos 10 serenos denuncian retrasos salariales con deudas de hasta 3.000 soles cada uno | LIMAPeru· 2025-10-17
Richard Cortez Melgarejo was caught on video receiving bundles of cash during a private meeting, leading to a scandal in the Municipal Council.
Chorrillos: captan a teniente alcalde recibiendo fajos de billetes en reunión privada | Últimas | LIMAPeru· 2025-03-28