A former public administrator, he first ran for the presidency in 2016 for All for Peru, but was disqualified due to irregularities in the nomination process.[52][53] His party is currently in government with Francisco Sagasti as President of Peru following the removal of Martín Vizcarra and resignation of Manuel Merino, which has affected negatively his campaign due to the government's management of the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru.[54][55] In addition, a scandal involving him escaping from a fire in an apartment during a lunch with a supposed lover revealed in early 2020 further damaged his public persona.[56] Daniel Urresti is a former army general who first attained popularity as Interior Minister in the presidency of Ollanta Humala.