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This article gives an overview of liberalism in Peru. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign ⇒ means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
Traditional liberalism began with the Progressive Club in 1855. The Liberal Party of Peru was founded in 1882.
The timeline
National Union
rather than leaders or kings.
- 1900: a faction seceded as the ⇒ Liberal Party.
Liberal Party
- 1901: Augusto Durand left the ⇒ National Union and formed the Liberal Party (Partido Liberal).
Liberty Movement
liberalism. It is still active and has members in the government in exile. It claimed 8 million members in 2021.
Get Moving, Compatriots!
- 2021: For 20 years it had been a socialist party. From January 2021 it has claimed to be a liberal party.
Liberal thinkers
In the Contributions to liberal theory the following Peruvian thinker is included:
Jose Quimper
Gonzales Prada
