Plurinational Unity of the Lefts
Plurinational Unity of the Lefts was a left-wing political coalition in Ecuador, created in 2011 and Dissolved in 2014.
History
In 2009, Pachakutik Plurinational [Unity Movement – New Country|Pachakutik] and the Democratic People's Movement broke with the ruling PAIS Alliance over disagreements on water law and teacher evaluations. In the National Assembly, 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 Ecuadorian referendum and [popular consultation, 2011|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.Protests 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, LGBT groups, and students, which culminated in the arrival of more than 30,000 people in the streets of Ecuador.2014 Dissolution
After a failure to consolidate for the February 2014 elections, the coalition was dissolved.Participating Parties
The coalition comprised the following ten parties :- Democratic People's Movement
- Ethics and Democracy Network
- Marxist–Leninist [Communist Party of Ecuador]
- Montecristi Lives
- Movement Convocation
- Pachakutik Plurinational Unity Movement – New Country
- Participation Movement
- Party of Revolutionary Socialism
- Participa Movement Radical Democracy
- Popular Power