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{{Infobox political party |
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| country = Costa Rica |
| country = Costa Rica |
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| name = Broad Front |
| name = Broad Front |
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| native_name = Partido Frente Amplio |
| native_name = Partido Frente Amplio |
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| logo = Logo del Partido Frente Amplio (Costa Rica).svg |
| logo = Logo del Partido Frente Amplio (Costa Rica).svg |
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| flag = Bandera Partido Frente Amplio Costa Rica.svg |
| flag = Bandera Partido Frente Amplio Costa Rica.svg |
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| president = [[Patricia Mora Castellanos]] |
| president = [[Patricia Mora Castellanos]] |
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| secretary_general = William Rodolfo Ulloa Bonilla |
| secretary_general = William Rodolfo Ulloa Bonilla |
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| leader1_title = Treasurer |
| leader1_title = Treasurer |
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| leader1_name = Roberto Joaquín Alfaro Zumbado |
| leader1_name = Roberto Joaquín Alfaro Zumbado |
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| leader2_title = Vice-president |
| leader2_title = Vice-president |
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| leader2_name = Gerardo Vargas Varela |
| leader2_name = Gerardo Vargas Varela |
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| leader3_title = Subsecretary |
| leader3_title = Subsecretary |
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| leader3_name = Gerardo Vargas Varela |
| leader3_name = Gerardo Vargas Varela |
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| leader4_title = Subtreasurer |
| leader4_title = Subtreasurer |
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| leader4_name = Suray Carrillo Guevara |
| leader4_name = Suray Carrillo Guevara |
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| founder = José Merino del Río |
| founder = José Merino del Río |
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| founded = {{start date and age|2004|10|16|df=y}} |
| founded = {{start date and age|2004|10|16|df=y}} |
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| colorcode = {{Broad Front (Costa Rica) |
| colorcode = {{party color|Broad Front (Costa Rica)}} |
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| headquarters = Casa Amarilla Barrio Amón |
| headquarters = Casa Amarilla Barrio Amón |
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⚫ | The '''Broad Front''' (''Frente Amplio'') is a [[left-wing]] [[political party]] in [[Costa Rica]], the main component of the front is the Alternative of the Lefts Movement (''Movimiento Alternativa de Izquierdas''). They are defined by [[progressivism|progressive]], [[socialist]] and [[social justice]] ideas. The party is a member of the [[Foro de Sao Paulo]], part of the international [[Pink tide|Latin American Left Movement (pink tide)]] of [[democratic socialism]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Sanchez|first1=Isabel|title=Leftist parties gaining ground as Costa Rica and El Salvador elections near|url=http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/01/28/leftist-parties-gaining-ground-as-costa-rica-and-el-salvador-elections-near|accessdate=27 March 2016|agency=Tico Times}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In the [[2006 Costa Rican general election|2006 general elections]], they won 1.1% of the legislative votes, and won one seat in the legislature, occupied by [[José Merino del Río]]. In the [[2010 Costa Rican general election|2010 general elections]] they kept their seat, occupied by [[José María Villalta Florez-Estrada]]. Their presidential nominee was Eugenio Trejos Benavides, then the rector of the [[Costa Rica Institute of Technology]]. For the [[2014 Costa Rican general election|2014 election]] the party’s nominee was then congressman Villalta, who was receiving a lot of support according to the polls, something unusual in Costa Rica for a left-wing candidate, and even appearing in some as the frontrunner.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kane|first1=Corey|title=Villalta's rise and Araya's fall could upset 50 years of political dominance in Costa Rica|url=http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/01/29/villaltas-rise-and-arayas-fall-could-upset-50-years-of-political-dominance-in-costa-rica|accessdate=27 March 2016|agency=Tico Times}}</ref> Nevertheless lost momentum after a very [[negative campaign]] especially from [[right-wing]] party [[Libertarian Movement (Costa Rica)|Libertarian Movement]] and [[Citizens' Action Party (Costa Rica)|PAC]]'s recovery after the party's candidate [[Luis Guillermo Solís]] improved his image in the debates attracting votes from the more moderate leftist electors.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Turner|first1=Blair|title=Latin America 2015-2016|date=20 August 2015|isbn=9781475818710|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8tcCgAAQBAJ&q=broad+front+history+costa+rica&pg=PA148|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> |
In the [[2006 Costa Rican general election|2006 general elections]], they won 1.1% of the legislative votes, and won one seat in the legislature, occupied by [[José Merino del Río]]. In the [[2010 Costa Rican general election|2010 general elections]] they kept their seat, occupied by [[José María Villalta Florez-Estrada]]. Their presidential nominee was Eugenio Trejos Benavides, then the rector of the [[Costa Rica Institute of Technology]]. For the [[2014 Costa Rican general election|2014 election]] the party’s nominee was then congressman Villalta, who was receiving a lot of support according to the polls, something unusual in Costa Rica for a left-wing candidate, and even appearing in some as the frontrunner.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kane|first1=Corey|title=Villalta's rise and Araya's fall could upset 50 years of political dominance in Costa Rica|url=http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/01/29/villaltas-rise-and-arayas-fall-could-upset-50-years-of-political-dominance-in-costa-rica|accessdate=27 March 2016|agency=Tico Times}}</ref> Nevertheless, lost momentum after a very [[negative campaign]] especially from [[right-wing]] party [[Libertarian Movement (Costa Rica)|Libertarian Movement]] and [[Citizens' Action Party (Costa Rica)|PAC]]'s recovery after the party's candidate [[Luis Guillermo Solís]] improved his image in the debates, attracting votes from the more moderate leftist electors.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Turner|first1=Blair|title=Latin America 2015-2016|date=20 August 2015|isbn=9781475818710|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=o8tcCgAAQBAJ&q=broad+front+history+costa+rica&pg=PA148|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> |
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Villalta ended third in the presidential race with 17% of the votes, below [[National Liberation Party (Costa Rica)|PLN]]'s nominee [[Johnny Araya]] and PAC’s [[Luis Guillermo Solís]], but increased its parliamentary representation from one to nine seats. It also won one mayor in the [[2016 Costa Rican municipal elections|2016 municipal elections]] in the [[Barva (canton)|Barva canton]] and in alliance with PAC in [[Acosta (canton)|Acosta]] and [[Montes de Oca (canton)|Montes de Oca]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lehring|first1=Gary|title=Costa Rican legislative elections show growing voter dissatisfaction with traditional choices|url=http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/02/15/costa-rican-legislative-elections-show-growing-voter-dissatisfaction-with-traditional-choices|accessdate=27 March 2016|agency=Tico Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Buckman|first1=Robert T.|title=Latin America 2014|date=20 August 2014|isbn=9781475812282|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LqVjBAAAQBAJ&q=broad+front+history+costa+rica&pg=PA148|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> |
Villalta ended third in the presidential race with 17% of the votes, below [[National Liberation Party (Costa Rica)|PLN]]'s nominee [[Johnny Araya]] and PAC’s [[Luis Guillermo Solís]], but increased its parliamentary representation from one to nine seats. It also won one mayor in the [[2016 Costa Rican municipal elections|2016 municipal elections]] in the [[Barva (canton)|Barva canton]] and in alliance with PAC in [[Acosta (canton)|Acosta]] and [[Montes de Oca (canton)|Montes de Oca]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lehring|first1=Gary|title=Costa Rican legislative elections show growing voter dissatisfaction with traditional choices|url=http://www.ticotimes.net/2014/02/15/costa-rican-legislative-elections-show-growing-voter-dissatisfaction-with-traditional-choices|accessdate=27 March 2016|agency=Tico Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Buckman|first1=Robert T.|title=Latin America 2014|date=20 August 2014|isbn=9781475812282|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LqVjBAAAQBAJ&q=broad+front+history+costa+rica&pg=PA148|accessdate=27 March 2016}}</ref> |
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During the [[Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica|2014-2018 legislative period]] the party suffered several minor scandals involving its deputies including [[Guanacaste Province|Guanacaste]]’s representative and former [[Catholic priest]] Ronal Vargas's resignation after being accused of [[sexual harassment]], deputy Ligia Falla’s use of her parliamentary office for alleged romantic encounters of her advisors, and [[domestic abuse]] accusations against two parties' deputies. |
During the [[Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica|2014-2018 legislative period]] the party suffered several minor scandals involving its deputies including [[Guanacaste Province|Guanacaste]]’s representative and former [[Catholic priest]] Ronal Vargas's resignation after being accused of [[sexual harassment]], deputy Ligia Falla’s use of her parliamentary office for alleged romantic encounters of her advisors, and [[domestic abuse]] accusations against two parties' deputies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jose María Villalta no aspirará a presidencia en 2018 |url=https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/jose-maria-villalta-no-aspirara-a-presidencia-en-2018 |access-date=2023-02-05 |website=www.larepublica.net |language=es}}</ref> |
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== Electoral performance== |
== Electoral performance== |
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! [[2010 Costa Rican general election|2010]] |
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| 6,822 |
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| 0.37% |
| 0.37% |
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| 7th |
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| {{no2|Lost}} |
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! [[2014 Costa Rican general election|2014]] |
! [[2014 Costa Rican general election|2014]] |
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| 354,479 |
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| 17.25% |
| 17.25% |
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| {{increase}} 3rd |
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| {{no2|Lost}} |
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! [[2018 Costa Rican general election|2018]] |
! [[2018 Costa Rican general election|2018]] |
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| 16,862 |
| 16,862 |
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| 0.78% |
| 0.78% |
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| {{decrease}} 8th |
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| {{no2|Lost}} |
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! [[2022 Costa Rican general election|2022]] |
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| [[José María Villalta Florez-Estrada]] |
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| 182,789 |
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| 8.73% |
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| {{no2|Lost}} |
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| 17,751 |
| 17,751 |
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| 1.10% |
| 1.10% |
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| New |
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| 68.987 |
| 68.987 |
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| 3.66% |
| 3.66% |
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| {{steady}} 0 |
| {{steady}} 0 |
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| {{increase}} 7th |
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| 221,780 |
| 221,780 |
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| 13.09% |
| 13.09% |
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| {{Composition bar|9|57|hex={{Broad Front (Costa Rica) |
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| {{increase}} 8 |
| {{increase}} 8 |
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| {{increase}} 3rd |
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| 84,437 |
| 84,437 |
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| 3.95% |
| 3.95% |
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| {{decrease}} 8 |
| {{decrease}} 8 |
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| {{decrease}} 7th |
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! [[2022 Costa Rican general election|2022]] |
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| [[José María Villalta Florez-Estrada]] |
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| 172,961 |
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| 8.33% |
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Latest revision as of 17:49, 20 April 2024
Broad Front Partido Frente Amplio | |
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President | Patricia Mora Castellanos |
Secretary-General | William Rodolfo Ulloa Bonilla |
Treasurer | Roberto Joaquín Alfaro Zumbado |
Vice-president | Gerardo Vargas Varela |
Subsecretary | Gerardo Vargas Varela |
Subtreasurer | Suray Carrillo Guevara |
Founder | José Merino del Río |
Founded | 16 October 2004 |
Headquarters | Casa Amarilla Barrio Amón |
Ideology | |
Political position | Left-wing |
Regional affiliation | São Paulo Forum |
Colors | Yellow |
Legislative Assembly | 6 / 57 |
Mayors | 0 / 82 |
Alderpeople | 9 / 508 |
Syndics | 1 / 486 |
District councillors | 18 / 1,944 |
Intendants | 0 / 8 |
Party flag | |
Website | |
http://www.frenteamplio.org/ | |
The Broad Front (Frente Amplio) is a left-wing political party in Costa Rica, the main component of the front is the Alternative of the Lefts Movement (Movimiento Alternativa de Izquierdas). They are defined by progressive, socialist and social justice ideas. The party is a member of the Foro de Sao Paulo, part of the international Latin American Left Movement (pink tide) of democratic socialism.[2]
History[edit]
In the 2006 general elections, they won 1.1% of the legislative votes, and won one seat in the legislature, occupied by José Merino del Río. In the 2010 general elections they kept their seat, occupied by José María Villalta Florez-Estrada. Their presidential nominee was Eugenio Trejos Benavides, then the rector of the Costa Rica Institute of Technology. For the 2014 election the party’s nominee was then congressman Villalta, who was receiving a lot of support according to the polls, something unusual in Costa Rica for a left-wing candidate, and even appearing in some as the frontrunner.[3] Nevertheless, lost momentum after a very negative campaign especially from right-wing party Libertarian Movement and PAC's recovery after the party's candidate Luis Guillermo Solís improved his image in the debates, attracting votes from the more moderate leftist electors.[4]
Villalta ended third in the presidential race with 17% of the votes, below PLN's nominee Johnny Araya and PAC’s Luis Guillermo Solís, but increased its parliamentary representation from one to nine seats. It also won one mayor in the 2016 municipal elections in the Barva canton and in alliance with PAC in Acosta and Montes de Oca.[5][6]
During the 2014-2018 legislative period the party suffered several minor scandals involving its deputies including Guanacaste’s representative and former Catholic priest Ronal Vargas's resignation after being accused of sexual harassment, deputy Ligia Falla’s use of her parliamentary office for alleged romantic encounters of her advisors, and domestic abuse accusations against two parties' deputies.[7]
Electoral performance[edit]
Presidential[edit]
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2010 | Eugenio Trejos Benavides | 6,822 | 0.37% | 7th | Lost | ||||
2014 | José María Villalta Florez-Estrada | 354,479 | 17.25% | 3rd | Lost | ||||
2018 | Edgardo Araya Sibaja | 16,862 | 0.78% | 8th | Lost | ||||
2022 | José María Villalta Florez-Estrada | 182,789 | 8.73% | 6th | Lost |
Parliamentary[edit]
Election | Leader | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
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2006 | No presidential candidate | 17,751 | 1.10% | 1 / 57
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2010 | Eugenio Trejos Benavides | 68.987 | 3.66% | 1 / 57
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0 | 7th | Opposition |
2014 | José María Villalta Florez-Estrada | 221,780 | 13.09% | 9 / 57
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8 | 3rd | Opposition |
2018 | Edgardo Araya Sibaja | 84,437 | 3.95% | 1 / 57
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8 | 7th | Opposition |
2022 | José María Villalta Florez-Estrada | 172,961 | 8.33% | 6 / 57
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5 | 6th | Opposition |
References[edit]
- ^ Ruiz León, Francisco (21 December 2021). "José María Villalta: "Hoy probablemente estemos más cerca del centro que de posturas radicales"". El Financiero.
- ^ Sanchez, Isabel. "Leftist parties gaining ground as Costa Rica and El Salvador elections near". Tico Times. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Kane, Corey. "Villalta's rise and Araya's fall could upset 50 years of political dominance in Costa Rica". Tico Times. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Turner, Blair (20 August 2015). Latin America 2015-2016. ISBN 9781475818710. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Lehring, Gary. "Costa Rican legislative elections show growing voter dissatisfaction with traditional choices". Tico Times. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Buckman, Robert T. (20 August 2014). Latin America 2014. ISBN 9781475812282. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ "Jose María Villalta no aspirará a presidencia en 2018". www.larepublica.net (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 February 2023.
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