Conflictos internos en Juntos por el Perú: dirigentes cuestionan alianza con Antauro Humala | POLITICA | EL COMERCIO PERÚ

Key Conflict: Juntos por el Perú's Alliance with Antauro Humala

The article details a significant internal conflict within Peru's Juntos por el Perú (JpP) party following its electoral pact with Antauro Humala, a controversial figure with a history of violence and anti-democratic stances.

Accusations of Unilateral Decision-Making

JpP's executive committee members accuse party president Roberto Sánchez of forging the alliance unilaterally, bypassing the party's base and leadership.

• Diógenes Alvarado, the party's secretary of international relations, alleges a lack of democratic process and sanctions against opposing members.
• Vanessa Chihuanhuaylla, of the National Ethics Secretariat, criticizes the alliance as contradicting JpP's principles and raising concerns about Humala's anti-democratic views.

Antauro Humala's Background and Aims

Antauro Humala, previously imprisoned for rebellion and related charges, seeks a Senate seat using JpP as a platform. His past and his platform including proposals such as the execution of former presidents and exclusion of vulnerable groups, have been heavily criticized.

Sánchez's Defense

Roberto Sánchez defends the decision, arguing that JpP is creating a broader nationalist coalition and that internal conflicts should be addressed through party channels. He asserts the process is legal and within the time frame allowed for electoral alliances.

Impact and Future

The controversy highlights internal divisions and challenges to democratic processes within JpP, raising questions about its future and the potential risks associated with associating with a controversial figure like Humala.