Peruvian Communist Party
The Peruvian Communist Party (Spanish: Partido Comunista Peruano, abbr.
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The party changed its name in 1930. In contemporary Peruvian politics, the party is often referred to as the PCP (Unity) to distinguish it from similarly named communist parties, such as the Communist Party of Peru (Red Fatherland) and the Communist Party of Peru (Shining Path).
Peruvian Communist Party Partido Comunista Peruano | |
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| Abbreviation | PCP |
| President | Roberto de la Cruz Huamán |
| Secretary-General | Luis Villanueva |
| Founder | José Carlos Mariátegui |
| Founded | 9 April 1928 |
| Headquarters | Lima, Peru |
| Youth wing | Peruvian Communist Youth |
| Ideology | |
| Political position | Left-wing to far-left |
| National affiliation | Together for Peru (2017–present) |
| Regional affiliation | São Paulo Forum |
| International affiliation | IMCWP World Anti-Imperialist Platform |
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The PCP is headquartered at Plaza Ramón Castilla, Lima, and publishes Unidad ("Unity") and Nuestra Bandera ("Our Flag"). The party participates in the annual International Meeting of Communist and Workers Parties (IMCWP).
History
The PCP and other left-wing groups formed the political alliance United Left in 1980.
In the 2011 general election, the party took part in the successful Peru Wins alliance of Ollanta Humala.
Leadership
Jorge del Prado was the party's general secretary from 1966 to 1991. The PCP is currently led by Roberto de La Cruz Huamán.
See also
References
External links
- Official website of the Peruvian Communist Party
- Old website of the Peruvian Communist Party
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