The Bicentennial Peru (Spanish: Perú Bicentenario) is a left-wing parliamentary group of the Congress of the Republic of Peru. Formed in June 2022, it brings together deputies from Free Peru. The group declares itself independent but supports the actions of President Pedro Castillo.
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| Abbreviation | PB |
| Leader | Jorge Marticorena |
| Parliamentary speakers | Víctor Cutipa Elías Varas |
| Founded | 8 June 2022 |
| Split from | Free Peru |
| Headquarters | Lima |
| Ideology | Socialism Castillism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| Congress | 5 / 130
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History
editThe president and first spokesperson Jorge Marticorena, the parliamentarian behind the creation of the group, decides to resign from the group of Free Peru as of 26 May 2022,[1] when the Congress of the Republic approves the non-confidence motion of Minister Betssy Chávez.[2]
Due to the governmental crisis of May 2022, and the wave of resignations and the different lines within the group of Free Peru (the creation of the BECN group),[3] the three congressmen Jorge Coayla, Elías Varas and Víctor Cutipa also decide to leave Free Peru.[4]
On 8 May, the parliamentarian José María Balcazar also announces his resignation from the parliamentary group of Free Peru.[3]
On the same day, the five congressmen who resigned due to the evolution of the government and the lines within Free Peru,[2] announced the creation of a new parliamentary group.[5]
Two spokespersons for the group are appointed, Víctor Cutipa and Elías Varas.[1]
Ideology
editThe group can be designated as left-wing. All the parliamentarians declare themselves in dissidence and disagreement with the attitude and the relationship of Waldemar Cerrón and Free Peru with the Congress of the Republic and the evolution of the relationship with President Pedro Castillo.
Nevertheless, they declare support for ex-President Pedro Castillo and his government.[6] The group supports similarly ideas to those of Free Peru, such as constitutional reform, food sovereignty, the fight against corruption, an increase in taxes for the richest and free access to education and health.[1]
Members
edit| Nom | Party | Constituency | Origin group | |||
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Jorge Marticorena | Free Peru | Ica | Free Peru | ||
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Elías Varas | Free Peru | Áncash | Free Peru | ||
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Jorge Coayla | Free Peru | Moquegua | Free Peru | ||
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José María Balcazar | Free Peru | Lambayeque | Free Peru | ||
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Guido Bellido | Independent[N 1] | Cuzco | Free Peru | ||
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c "Renunciantes a Perú Libre forman nueva bancada, "Perú Bicentenario"". caretas.pe (in Spanish). 8 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Jorge Marticorena renunció a la bancada de Perú Libre tras censura a Betssy Chávez". infobae.com (in Spanish). 26 May 2022.
- ^ a b "José María Balcazar renunció a la bancada de Perú Libre". infobae.com (in Spanish). 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Perú Libre: Jorge Coayla, Elías Varas y Víctor Cutipa renunciaron a la bancada oficialista". infobae.com (in Spanish). 4 June 2022.
- ^ "Congreso: exintegrantes de Perú Libre forman nueva bancada Perú Bicentenario". exitosanoticias.pe (in Spanish). 8 June 2022.
- ^ "Congresistas que renunciaron a Perú Libre forman la nueva bancada Perú Bicentenario". elcomercio.pe (in Spanish). 8 June 2022.