Freddy Ruti, a maca exporter and former military lawyer, explains why he's running for Peru's Senate.
The episode begins with host José introducing the show's reach via Fuego TV and cable operators, positioning it as a platform for political visibility ahead of Peru's 2026 elections. Guest Freddy Ruti is introduced as a Senate candidate for Avanza País, number 9, and an exporter of Peruvian maca. Ruti shares his professional trajectory, starting as a lawyer who joined the Peruvian army in 1993 to serve during the pacification plan. He describes his role as a legal advisor during the undeclared conflict with Ecuador in 1995. Ruti explains his political vocation stems from a family background in Huancayo with political ties. The conversation shifts to his admiration for General Williams, highlighting Williams' leadership in operations like Chavín de Huántar and his strategic move during Castillo's coup attempt. Ruti then details his entrepreneurial venture, Mantaro Valley, which exports maca through strategic alliances with peasants, adapting during the pandemic. He outlines four thematic axes for his potential parliamentary work: returning authority to the state, promoting a productive economy over assistance, fighting corruption with action, and reforming education by detaching ideology and improving quality. Ruti discusses his campaign strategy, emphasizing austere, direct voter contact through networks and in-person interactions. The episode concludes with Ruti inviting viewers to support his candidacy and the host noting Ruti's academic involvement with CAEN and an upcoming book launch.
