Socialist Party of Peru (1930)

The Socialist Party of Peru (1930) was a political party founded in Peru by Luciano Castillo Colonna in 1930. It emerged as a distinct force from the earlier Socialist Party of Peru founded by José Carlos Mariátegui, following Mariátegui's death and ideological differences regarding strategy and focus.

Unlike Mariátegui's party, which emphasized indigenous issues, Marxism, and a more revolutionary path, Castillo's Socialist Party of Peru (1930) adopted a more moderate, reformist approach. It sought to achieve socialist goals through electoral means and parliamentary action, focusing on labor rights, social welfare programs, and gradual economic changes.

The party participated in Peruvian politics throughout the 1930s and 1940s, often aligning with other left-leaning and center-left political forces. However, it generally remained smaller and less influential than other major parties of the era, such as APRA (American Popular Revolutionary Alliance).

Its platform generally advocated for policies such as nationalization of key industries, land reform, improved working conditions, and expansion of education. The party's impact on Peruvian politics was limited, but it contributed to the broader landscape of socialist and left-wing thought in the country. Over time, the party’s influence waned, and it eventually faded from prominence in Peruvian political life.