Conservatism in Peru

Conservatism in Peru or Peruvian conservatism (Spanish: Conservadurismo Peruano) is a broad system of conservative political beliefs in Peru, characterized by support for Catholic values, social stability and social order. Peruvian conservatism has encompassed a wide range of theories and ideologies in the last two hundred years.

Peruvian conservatives have as fundamental values the defense of the homeland, order, religious values and hierarchy, while often espousing authoritarian tendencies. However, and in contrast with nearly nations like Colombia or Chile, Peru has not developed a concrete conservative political tradition.

Peru is considered to be one of the most conservative nations in Latin America, especially with social conservatism. Historian Antonio Zapata describes Peru as a "right-wing country"; the only left-wing government in contemporary history until the election of Pedro Castillo in 2021 was that of Juan Velasco Alvarado (1968–1975), author of an agrarian reform and the nationalization of strategic sectors. Social conservatism is also very present on the political left.

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