(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Fondo Editorial, 2008-03-13) Irurozqui, Marta
This article studies the expressions and the institutionalization of popular sovereignty in post-independent Bolivia (1825-1879) by analyzing two components of the democratic system: the subjects involved and the procedures for representation. As far as the former, the article underlines the fact that being a citizen was not limited to voting, but was also exercised by other activities connnected with work, taxation, public petitions and the use of arms. On the other hand, the study of the procedures for organizing and the carrying out of elections highlights two additional realities: first, voting had a regulatory function intended to level off competition and avoid conflicts, and secondly, the reduced number of the electoral body did not inhibit the development of political competition because political participation went beyond elections to include the use of violence and other illegal activities
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Fondo Editorial, 2008-03-13) Rubio Giesecke, Daniela
This article studies the ideology which oriented the revolutionary activity of the guerrillas in Peru in 1965. The article argues that in those areas where there were strong peasant organizations the guerrillas were not successful because they were viewed as outsiders. The social and ideological composition of the principal actors (the peasants and the guerrillas) are analyzed, as well as the interaction between the two. The article aims to provide a new reading of the radical leftist guerrilla movements which arose in the mid-sixties.
(Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Fondo Editorial, 2008-03-13) Mücke, Ulrich
This article analyzes the rise of the Civil Party before the War with Chile. It studies the outstanding characteristics of the limanian bourgeoisie from which the party arose, as well as the role of the congress, elections and the presidency of Manuel Pardo. Thanks to unified voting patterns the party managed to outweigh the opposition in congress. Elections, which were held every two years, also required a common effort on the part of the civilists. In spite of its efforts, the party did not carry out any important reform during Pardo’s presidency. Finally, the article explains the elitist social composition of the party and its eminently limanian characteristics.