Liberalism in Nicaragua
This article gives an overview of liberalism in Nicaragua. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. For inclusion in this scheme it is not necessary so that parties labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
The liberal character of the Constitutional Liberal Party is disputable.Liberal parties
Timeline
- 1838: The Democratic Party was founded.
- 1893: PD was renamed to Liberal Party.
- 1936: PL merged into the authoritarian conservative ⇒ Nationalist Liberal Party.
- 1944: Dissidents of the PLN formed the Independent Liberal Party.
- 1968: Another dissident faction of PLN formed the Constitutionalist Liberal Movement which was later renamed to Constitutionalist Liberal Party.
- 1984: The Independent Liberal Party for National Unity split from PLI.
- 1986: The Neoliberal Party split from PLI.
- 2004: Liberal dissidents of PLC and ⇒ PC formed the Alliance for the Republic.
- 2005: A PLC faction formed the Liberal Salvation Movement.
- 2006: MSL was renamed to Nicaraguan Liberal Alliance.
- 2016: Liberal activists from PLC and PLI formed the Citizens for Freedom.
- 2021: The Supreme Electoral Council cancelled the legal status of the party Citizens for Freedom