Pachakutik Faces Internal Revolt as Six Assembly Members Defy Leadership
A showdown between grassroots representatives and party leadership threatens the future of Pachakutik’s unity and influence.
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Fakers Be Gone
Published on June 09, 2025
Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Last week, we looked at the implosion of Correísmo. This week, the spotlight turns to Pachakutik — and the possibility that it too may be headed for political irrelevance, at least when it comes to real influence in the National Assembly. Why is this happening? Because both parties have stopped being […]
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