Gian Carlo Vacchelli
Gian Carlo Vacchelli | |
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Vacchelli in 2012 | |
| Member of Congress | |
| In office 26 July 2011 – 26 July 2016 | |
| Constituency | Lima |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gian Carlo Vacchelli Corbetto 16 December 1981 |
| Died | 12 August 2020 (aged 38) |
| Nationality | Peruvian |
| Political party | Popular Force |
| Spouse | Evelyn Osorio (2015–2020, his death) |
| Occupation | Sports commentator, politician |
Gian Carlo Vacchelli Corbetto (16 December 1981 – 12 August 2020) was a Peruvian sports commentator and Fujimorist politician. Nicknamed El Angelito, meaning "the little angel", he presented the sports program El ángel del deporte (2008–09) on RBC Televisión. Between 2011 and 2016, Vacchelli was a member of the Fujimorist Force 2011 and was Congressman for the district of Lima elected in the 2011 elections. He stood for re-election in the 2016 election, but lost his seat. During his time in Congress, he presented various bills in favour of sports and people with disabilities, of which 49 were approved.