Socialist Left (Peru) Explained

Socialist Left
Native Name:Izquierda Socialista
Colorcode:Red
Foundation:1989
Ideology:Socialism
Country:Peru
Abbreviation:IS
Dissolved:1990s?
Predecessor:ASI
Position:Left-wing

Socialist Left (Spanish; Castilian: Izquierda Socialista or IS) was an electoral alliance in Peru formed by Left Socialist Accord (ASI) and the non-party socialist movement in 1989. In the 1990 presidential elections, IS launched 1985 presidential candidate Alfonso Barrantes Lingán as its candidate but lost.