Revolutionary Vanguard Explained

Revolutionary Vanguard
Native Name:Vanguardia Revolucionaria
Colorcode:
  1. D6001A
Leader:Ricardo Napurí
César Benavides
Ricardo Letts Colmenares
Edmundo Murrugarra
Walter Quinteros
Foundation:1965
Ideology:Communism
Marxism
Country:Peru
Abbreviation:VR
Dissolved:1984
Merged:PUM
Position:Far-left
National:UDP (1970s)
IU (1980s)

Revolutionary Vanguard (Spanish; Castilian: Vanguardia Revolucionaria) was a political party in Peru founded in 1965 by various Marxist groups. Leaders included Ricardo Napurí (who created it after participating to the MIR[1]), César Benavides, Ricardo Letts, Edmundo Murrugarra and Walter Quinteros.

In 1977 VR took part in the foundation of the UDP. It participated in the 1978 elections on UDP lists.

In 1980 VR was one of the founding members of IU.

In 1984 VR merged with other groups to form the Mariateguist Unified Party (PUM).

Notes and References

  1. http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/elpais/1-42148-2004-10-10.html Interview with Ricardo Napurí