Guasú Front
Electoral alliance in Paraguay
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The Guasú Front (Spanish: Frente Guasú; Guasú being the Guarani word for "big", "large" or "great") is a democratic socialist electoral alliance in Paraguay for the general election in 2013. It was formed in 2010 by a merger of the centre-left Patriotic Alliance for Change and the left-wing Unitary Space – People's Congress. It consists of eleven parties, including the Party for a Country of Solidarity, the Tekojoja People's Party. It is led by impeached former president Fernando Lugo, who also ran as a senatorial candidate. Its presidential candidate was Aníbal Carrillo.
Guasú Front Frente Guasú | |
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| Leader | Fernando Lugo |
| President | Carlos Filizzola |
| Founded | 20 March 2010 |
| Merger of | APC Unitary Space – People's Congress |
| Headquarters | Asunción |
| Ideology | Socialism Democratic socialism Socialism of the 21st century Left-wing nationalism Factions: Communism Marxism–Leninism |
| Political position | Centre-left[1] to left-wing[1] Factions: Far-left |
| National affiliation | Great Renewed National Alliance Concertación |
| Regional affiliation | São Paulo Forum |
| International affiliation | SI PA[2] |
| Colours | Violet |
| Chamber of Deputies | 1 / 80 |
| Senate | 1 / 45 |
| Website | |
| www.frenteguasu.org.py | |
Electoral history
Presidential elections
| Election | Party candidate | Votes | % | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aníbal Carrillo | 79,573 | 3.49% | Lost  |
