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María Fernanda Valenzuela Castillo

District Secretary General of Lince for Popular Action, a political party in Peru. Law graduate with training in electoral law, electoral processes, and governance. Recipient of a scholarship for political training programs from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.

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The delegates’ club in Peru: When a few decide for everyone

The selection of candidates by delegates, although legal, reduces party members’ participation and concentrates power in party leadership, deepening the crisis of representation in Peru.