Liberalism and radicalism in Ecuador

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.

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 Front (Frente Radical Alfarista) and the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Radical Ecuatoriana) are two small remainders of the traditional liberal current.

The timeline

From Liberal Party to Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party

• 1878: Eloy Alfaro founded the Liberal Party (Partido Liberal)
• 1952: The party is renamed into Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Radical Ecuatoriana)
• 1978: A faction formed the ⇒ Radical Democratic Party

Radical Alfarist Front

• 1972: Radical liberals founded the Alfarista Radical Front (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

Liberal leaders

• Eloy Alfaro

References

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See also

• History of Ecuador
• Politics of Ecuador
• List of political parties in Ecuador