Herrerism

Herrerism is a political faction of the Partido Nacional (National Party) in Uruguay.

History and prominent members

Herrerism is named after the leader and founder of the faction, Dr. Luis Alberto de Herrera (1873–1959). His grandson, Luis Alberto Lacalle (1941-), President of Uruguay 1990–1995, has long exercised a leading role in the group. Herrera's great-grandson Luis Alberto Lacalle Pou ^[1] has also been elected a Senator under the sponsorship of the group.

The ideology of Herrerism is built on a foundation of economic liberalism and liberal conservatism.

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