National Democratic Front (in

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: ''Frente Democrático Nacional'') was a

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that was founded in 1944 in Arequipa by

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Manuel J. Bustamante de la Fuente. Future president

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was also present during the party's foundation. The initial coalition comprised APRA, the far-right

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and the fascist

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party, ultimately excluding the

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. The alliance led to the triumph of ultraconservative

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becoming president the same year.

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