The National Liberation Front (FLN) was a political party in Peru founded in 1960 by Lieutenant General , , and . It participated in the 1962 elections, receiving support from various Marxist groups.
History
Background
With the intention to participate in the 1962 general elections, the leadership of the Peruvian Communist Party decided to create the National Liberation Front. This was corroborated by Miguel Tauro Lama, who was the general secretary of the Peruvian Communist Youth at that time. During this period, the Communist Party was guided by the Browderist conception which sought the dissolution of the party organization within the popular front, considered as a grouping of individuals rather than social classes.
The National Liberation Front was influenced by Cuba. The objectives of the FLN were closely linked to those maintained by the Cuban revolution. The National Liberation Front was also influenced by the Peruvian Communist Party (PCP). The FLN, like the PCP, considered imperialism as the greatest enemy of Peru. FLN militants believed that the PCP was a patriotic organization that fought for culture and education.
National Liberation Front (FLN)
Founded on November 4, 1961, its objectives were the defense of national sovereignty against imperialism, a reassessment of agrarian reform, protection of indigenous communities, nationalization of natural resources, free medical care, equal rights for all women, improvement of working conditions, development of sources of employment, combatting oligarchy, holding municipal elections, and opposition to interventionist policy targeted toward the peoples of Latin America.
{| class="wikitable"
! Region
! Number of Participating Lists
! % Votes Winning List
! % Votes Political Group
! Group Place Obtained
! Total Seats in Contention
! Number of Seats Obtained
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|NATION
|7
|
|2.04%
|0
|1
|0
|}
Source: INFOGOB