Plurinational Unity of the Lefts (''Unidad Plurinacional de las Izquierdas'') is a

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in Ecuador, created in 2011.

History

In 2009, Pachakutik and the

Democratic People's Movement The Democratic People's Movement ( es, link=no, Movimiento Popular Democrático, MPD) was the electoral wing of the Marxist-Leninist Communist Party of Ecuador (affiliated with the ICMLPO-U&S) and a political party in Ecuador since 1978. At th ...

(MPD) broke with the ruling

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over disagreements on water law and teacher evaluations. In the

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, a new caucus formed called the ''Plurinational, Progressive, and Leftist Democratic Assembly'', composed of Pachakutik and MPD assemblymen and assemblywomen.

2011 Referendum

Plurinational Unity of the Lefts participated in the referendum and popular consultation of 2011, advising a "no" vote on questions 1-9, and "yes" on 10. They used the slogan "Not this time, President" recognizing their past support of President Correa's proposals, but conveying their support was over.

Prostests of 2012

Beginning on 8 March 2012, Plurinational Unity of the Lefts participated in a series of peaceful protests, commonly called the 8-M Movement, by indigenous groups, left-wing opponents of the government, environmental groups,

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groups, and students, which culminated in the arrival of more than 30,000 people in the streets of Ecuador.

Participating Parties

The coalition currently comprises the following ten parties (in alphabetical order): *

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* Marxist–Leninist Communist Party of Ecuador *Montecristi Lives *Movement Convocation *

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*Participation Movement *Party of Revolutionary Socialism *Participa Movement Radical Democracy *Popular Power

History

2011 Referendum

Prostests of 2012

Participating Parties

Electoral Results

National Assembly

Presidential

See also