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The Subnational Indigenous Quota in Peru: The Paradoxes of Political Representation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2020

Maritza Paredes Open the ORCID record for Maritza Paredes [Opens in a new window]  and
Tomáš Došek Open the ORCID record for Tomáš Došek [Opens in a new window]
Maritza Paredes*
Affiliation:
Maritza Paredes is an associate professor in the Department of Social Sciences, Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
Tomáš Došek*
Affiliation:
Tomáš Došek is a researcher in the Department of Politics, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Hradec Králové.
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maritza.paredes@pucp.pe.
tomdosek@gmail.com.
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Abstract

The objective of this article is to explain the territorial variation in indigenous political representation at the subnational level in Peru. The Peruvian state introduced a weak indigenous electoral quota, and its effects have varied across provinces. This article presents a typology that combines descriptive and substantive dimensions of political representation. Using a subnational comparative method, the four cases studied illustrate distinct dynamics. The article argues that these differing dynamics are explained by a combination of sociostructural variables (i.e., political articulation and cohesion of indigenous organizations as a result of a conflict) and individual variables (i.e., candidates’ political capital). This article demonstrates how, even in an institutionally adverse environment that does not feature ethnic parties, both descriptive and substantive indigenous political representation can be achieved, and that these two dimensions are not necessarily related. The article is based on fieldwork and interviews with key provincial political actors.

Keywords

political representationindigenous quotasubnational politicsPeru
Type
Research Article
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Latin American Politics and Society , Volume 62 , Special Issue 3: The Subnational State in Latin America , August 2020 , pp. 123 - 148
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© University of Miami 2020

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Conflict of interest: We, Maritza Paredes and Tomáš Došek, declare none.

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