Revolutionary Workers' Party (Peru)

The Revolutionary Workers' Party (Partido Obrero Revolucionario, POR) was a Trotskyist political party in Peru. Several groups have used this name over time, reflecting splits and regroupments within the Trotskyist movement.

One notable POR was founded in the 1960s by Ricardo Napurí. This POR played a significant role in the student movement and sought to mobilize workers and peasants for socialist revolution. It advocated for a united Latin American socialist federation and opposed imperialism.

Throughout its existence, the POR faced repression from successive Peruvian governments and often operated underground. Internal divisions, characteristic of Trotskyist movements globally, led to fragmentation and the emergence of different factions claiming the POR name. These factions often differed on strategy, tactics, and international alignment within the Fourth International.

Different POR factions were involved in various social movements and political struggles in Peru, advocating for land reform, workers' rights, and an end to capitalist exploitation. The influence and significance of the POR varied over time, reflecting the changing political landscape and the dynamics of the Peruvian left.

It is important to note the context of Peruvian politics during the periods when these various PORs existed, marked by political instability, military dictatorships, and significant social unrest. The POR, like other leftist organizations, operated within this complex and often dangerous environment.