Mochero Vásquez

Lucio Antonio “Mochero” Vásquez Sánchez (born 25 June 1952) is a Peruvian writer, historian, and political activist. A member of the Peruvian Aprista Party, he acted in his youth as bodyguard to Víctor Raúl Haya de la Torre, an experience that allowed him to become one of the most respected party historians and biographers of the party’s founder.

Born in Trujillo and raised in the northern parts of Peru, Vásquez studied sociology at the National University of Cajamarca, where he served as departamental leader. Once settled in Lima assigned to Haya de la Torre, he studied and law and political science at the Federico Villarreal National University, before embarking on a career in writing and party activism.

On 12 October 2025, APRA presidential hopeful Enrique Valderrama announced Vásquez as his running mate alongside historian María Inés Valdivia in the presidential primary in order to run for the party’s presidential nomination for the 2026 Peruvian general election. He was confirmed as second vice presidential nominee as Valderrama’s ticket narrowly secured the nomination at the primary election held on 30 November 2025.

Published works Haciendo Memoria (2018). Víctor Raúl Maestro del Siglo XXI (2022). Docencia y Decencia (with Roque Benavides), Debate (2024). Leyenda y Legado (with Roque Benavides), Debate (2024).

Electoral history Executive Election Office List Votes Result . Total % . 2026 Second Vice President of Peru Peruvian Aprista Party 161,248 0.96% 14th

Legislative Election Office List District Votes Result . Total % . 2026 Senator of the Republic Peruvian Aprista Party 8 National 1,856 1.71% 12th

Municipal

Election Office List Votes Result . Total % . 2002 Comas District Councilman Peruvian Aprista Party 1 19,647 9.09% 4th