Internal tensions in Renovación Popular: the formation of Honor and Democracy reshapes the Peruvian political landscape.

The recent shake-up in the Renovación Popular (RP) party has caused a stir and highlights the internal tensions that have led to the departure of Congressman Jorge Montoya and some of his allies, who have formed a new caucus called Honor and Democracy. This fracture within the party dates back to differences regarding internal leadership and decision-making within the parliamentary caucus. From Montoya's perspective, his resignation was due to disagreements with RP's leader, Rafael López Aliaga (RLA), regarding the scheduling of meetings and control of the caucus. RLA's request for the meeting to take place at the party headquarters instead of in Congress was the breaking point that triggered Montoya and his followers' departure. On the other hand, the remaining five congressmen in the RP caucus have expressed that the conflict is not based on ideological differences, but on issues of personalities and egos that have generated internal tensions. The presence of figures like Gustavo Pacheco and RLA's intention to have a voice and vote in the caucus have been points of contention that have contributed to the party's division. The formation of the new caucus Honor and Democracy, led by Montoya and his colleague José Cueto, poses the possibility of a political realignment that could influence future alliances and party movements. Meanwhile, RLA has sought to consolidate a right-wing and center-right alliance, exploring the possibility of supporting a candidate who represents a political vision different from the traditional business-oriented right. The consequences of this internal crisis in RP are evident, with four irreconcilable breaks and the possibility of a future convergence into a broader political alliance sought by RLA. On the other hand, the return of some congressmen who had previously distanced themselves from Montoya could mean a reconfiguration of forces within the party. Amidst this scenario of changes and political tensions, uncertainty looms over the future of RP and the possible repercussions in the upcoming elections. The search for allies, the formation of new caucuses, and leadership strategies are at stake in a context marked by political uncertainty and internal disputes within the party. In summary, Jorge Montoya's departure and the formation of the Honor and Democracy caucus, along with the internal tensions and movements within RP, reflect a stage of political reconfiguration and alliance-building in the Peruvian political landscape. Current decisions and movements could have a significant impact on the future political landscape and power dynamics within the party.