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| Juntos por el Perú | |
|---|---|
| Name | Juntos por el Perú |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Headquarters | Lima, Peru |
| Position | Left-wing to far-left |
| Colors | Red, white |
Juntos por el Perú is a Peruvian political party and electoral coalition formed in 2017 that has participated in national and local elections. The organization has engaged with a range of Peruvian social movements, trade unions, and leftist figures, and has been active in debates involving indigenous rights, labor disputes, and environmental conflicts. It has fielded candidates for the presidency, Congress, and municipal offices and has been involved in national coalitions, legal disputes, and public controversies.
The party emerged from a context shaped by the presidencies of Ollanta Humala, Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, and Alan García as well as social mobilizations linked to the 2011 Peruvian general election and the aftermath of the Bagua conflict. Founders included activists with ties to organizations such as Movimiento Nuevo Perú, Frente Amplio (Peru), and trade unions connected to the Confederación General de Trabajadores del Perú, alongside personalities who previously engaged with Perú Posible and Partido Nacionalista Peruano. The group registered amid political realignment following the impeachment processes of Martín Vizcarra and the subsequent presidential succession of Manuel Merino and Francisco Sagasti. It contested the 2018 Peruvian regional and municipal elections and the 2021 Peruvian general election, joining electoral alliances and nominating candidates with profiles linked to human rights advocacy at institutions such as Defensoría del Pueblo and civil society organizations that participated in protests against extractive projects like those involving Las Bambas and Tía María.
The organization identifies with leftist currents influenced by figures and movements such as Fidel Castro, Evo Morales, and Latin American integration initiatives like UNASUR and ALBA. Its platform emphasizes social justice claims resonant with policies advocated by Movimiento al Socialismo (Bolivia), indigenous rights agendas tied to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and environmental positions similar to campaigns against mining projects like Conga (mining project). Economic proposals echo debates from the era of Keynesian economics and policy disputes present during the administration of Alan García and the Shining Path conflict era reforms, while advocating labor protections reminiscent of positions taken by the International Labour Organization. The party has articulated positions on decentralization reflecting concerns raised in the context of the 2014 Peru–Ecuador border crisis and has campaigned on health and education initiatives debated during legislative sessions involving the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
Leadership has included figures with profiles connected to academia, social movements, and trade unionism who have interacted with institutions such as Pontifical Catholic University of Peru, San Marcos National University, and international solidarity networks linked to Mercosur and human rights NGOs. The party’s internal bodies mirror party organizations such as the Comité Central models used by parties like Partido Comunista del Perú and committees akin to structures in Frente Amplio (Peru). Key roles have been occupied by activists who also engaged with organizations like Movimiento Político Tierra y Libertad, municipal councils in Lima, and regional governments such as those of Cusco and Puno during the 2018–2022 period. The party navigated regulatory processes before the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones and contested registration and electoral dispute decisions with participation of legal counsel versed in Peruvian electoral law.
Electoral participation includes candidacies in contests that featured rivals such as Keiko Fujimori, Pedro Castillo, Verónika Mendoza, Rafael López Aliaga, and Hernando de Soto. The party’s results in the 2021 Peruvian general election and municipal races produced vote shares that led to debates about coalition building similar to arrangements seen among Perú Libre and Acción Popular. It has won or contested seats at municipal and regional levels in contests alongside lists from parties such as Alianza para el Progreso (Peru) and Partido Morado (Peru), and its electoral performance has been assessed in analyses by media outlets that routinely cover Peruvian elections, including coverage alongside the National Office of Electoral Processes reporting.
The group has formed or negotiated alliances with leftist and progressive forces comparable to coalitions involving Perú Libre, Frente Amplio (Peru), and Nuevo Perú. It engaged in discussions with movements linked to indigenous federations such as AIDESEP and peasant organizations akin to ANPE in coordination efforts around referendums and mobilizations against extractive concessions exemplified by disputes at projects like Conga (mining project) and Tía María. At national level, alliance talks intersected with broader political realignments during the presidencies of Pedro Castillo and interim governments where actors such as Ollanta Humala and Alejandro Toledo influenced public discourse and coalition dynamics.
The organization faced criticisms paralleling controversies that have affected other Peruvian leftist groups, including scrutiny of campaign funding reminiscent of inquiries involving figures like Alan García and Ollanta Humala, debates over links to foreign governments invoked in discussions of Cuba–Peru relations and Venezuela–Peru relations, and internal disputes comparable to factional splits seen in Frente Amplio (Peru). Media and political opponents raised questions about strategic endorsements in contests involving Keiko Fujimori and Pedro Castillo, while civil society watchdogs compared its transparency record with standards promoted by organizations such as Proética and the OAS electoral observation missions. Legal challenges have involved proceedings before the Jurado Nacional de Elecciones and public debate in forums featuring commentators from outlets covering Peruvian politics.
Category:Political parties in Peru