Socialist Party (Peru)

The Socialist Party (Spanish: Partido Socialista) is a Peruvian political party founded in 2005.[1] Its presidential candidate for the 2006 national election was Javier Diez Canseco. At the legislative elections held on 9 April 2006, the party won 1.2% of the popular vote but no seats in the Congress of the Republic.

Socialist Party

Partido Socialista
LeaderJavier Diez Canseco
Founded2005
HeadquartersPlaza Bolognesi 590, Lima, Peru
IdeologySocialism
Democratic socialism
Mariateguismo
Political positionLeft-wing
Regional affiliationForo de São Paulo
Website
partidosocialista-peru.com

At the 2011 general election, the party was part of the successful alliance Peru Wins, led by Ollanta Humala. Its founder, Javier Diez Canseco, became a congressman for Lima.

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