Liberalism and radicalism in Ecuador
Encyclopedia
This article gives an overview of liberalism and radicalism in Ecuador
. It is limited to liberal
and radical
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.
(Frente Radical Alfarista) and the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
(Partido Liberal Radical Ecuatoriana) are two small remainders of the traditional liberal current.
Ecuador
Ecuador , officially the Republic of Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and by the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is one of only two countries in South America, along with Chile, that do not have a border...
. It is limited to liberal
Liberalism
Liberalism is the belief in the importance of liberty and equal rights. Liberals espouse a wide array of views depending on their understanding of these principles, but generally, liberals support ideas such as constitutionalism, liberal democracy, free and fair elections, human rights,...
and radical
Radicalization
Radicalization is the process in which an individual changes from passiveness or activism to become more revolutionary, militant or extremist. Radicalization is often associated with youth, adversity, alienation, social exclusion, poverty, or the perception of injustice to self or others.-...
parties
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
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
Liberalism has been one of the dominant forces in Ecuador since the end of the nineteenth century. It got divided and lost influence in the second half of the twentieth century. The Alfarista Radical FrontAlfarista Radical Front
The Alfarista Radical Front is a centrist liberal party in Ecuador, founded in 1972. One of its best known figures is former acting president Fabián Alarcón....
(Frente Radical Alfarista) and the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
The Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Ecuador and the oldest existing political party in Ecuador....
(Partido Liberal Radical Ecuatoriana) are two small remainders of the traditional liberal current.
From Liberal Party to Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party
- 1878: Eloy AlfaroEloy AlfaroJosé Eloy Alfaro Delgado was the President of Ecuador from 1895 to 1901 and from 1906 to 1911. He became one the strongest opponents of pro-Catholic conservative President Gabriel Garcia Moreno...
founded the Liberal Party (Partido Liberal) - 1952: The party is renamed into Ecuadorian Radical Liberal PartyEcuadorian Radical Liberal PartyThe Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party is a liberal party in Ecuador and the oldest existing political party in Ecuador....
(Partido Liberal Radical Ecuatoriana) - 1978: A faction formed the ⇒ Radical Democratic Party
Radical Alfarist Front
- 1972: Radical liberals founded the Alfarista Radical FrontAlfarista Radical FrontThe Alfarista Radical Front is a centrist liberal party in Ecuador, founded in 1972. One of its best known figures is former acting president Fabián Alarcón....
(Frente Radical Alfarista)
Radical Democratic Party / Democratic Party
- 1978: Dissidents from the ⇒ Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party founded the Radical Democratic Party (Partido Radical Demócrata), renamed the same year in Democratic Party (Partido Demócrata)
- 1990s: The party disappeared
See also
- History of EcuadorHistory of EcuadorThe History of Ecuador extends over a 9,000-year period. During this time a variety of cultures and territories influenced what has become the Republic of Ecuador...
- Politics of EcuadorPolitics of EcuadorPolitics of Ecuador takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Ecuador is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in both the...
- List of political parties in Ecuador