Modern Peru

{{short description|Political party in Peru}}

{{Infobox political party

| name = Modern Peru

| native_name = Perú Moderno

| logo =

| headquarters = Lima

| president = Wilson Aragón Ponce

| membership =

| membership_year =

| colorcode = #DA1884

| colors = {{Color box|#DA1884|border=silver}} Pink {{Color box|#FDFF00|border=darkgray}} Yellow

| ideology = Liberalism

| foundation = 30 August 2021

| position = Centre-right

| website = https://perumoderno.com/

| country = Peru

}}

Modern Peru ({{langx|es|Perú Moderno}}), is a political party in Peru. Founded and led by businessman Wilson Aragón Ponce, the party gained notoriety as its executive committee is entirely composed of the founder's family.{{Cite web|url=https://latinanoticias.pe/politica/peru-moderno-quien-es-el-dueno-de-la-empresa-de-frazadas-tigre-que-ha-logrado-la-afiliacion-del-empresario-carlos-ananos-adp-noticia|title=Perú Moderno: ¿quién es el dueño de la empresa de frazadas tigre que ha logrado la afiliación del empresario Carlos Añaños?|first=|last=|website=Latina Noticias}}

Upon confirming partisan registration at the National Jury of Elections in 2024, the party announced the affiliation of Ajegroup businessman Carlos Añaños, signaling a potential presidential run at the 2026 general election.{{cite news|title=Carlos Añaños, fundador del grupo AJE, es nuevo integrante del Partido Perú Moderno|url=https://larepublica.pe/politica/2024/06/19/carlos-ananos-fundador-del-grupo-aje-es-nuevo-integrante-del-partido-peru-moderno-601597|access-date=2 January 2025|work=La República|date=19 June 2024|language=es-ES|quote=After leaving Go on Country in October 2023, the renowned businessman already has a new party for the next election.}} Nevertheless, Añaños rescinded his presidential aspirations following discrepancies with the party leader Aragón on congressional candidate fielding.{{cite news|title=Carlos Añaños y la historia de la crisis en Perú Moderno que provocó la renuncia a su candidatura presidencial|url=https://elcomercio.pe/politica/elecciones/carlos-ananos-la-historia-de-la-crisis-en-peru-moderno-que-puede-dejar-al-empresario-sin-candidatura-presidencial-elecciones-2026-frazadas-tigre-wilson-aragon-ponce-noticia/|access-date=2 January 2025|work=El Comercio|date=22 September 2024|language=es-ES|quote=Three months after announcing his incorporation to Modern Peru, founded by Wilson Aragón Ponce, businessman Carlos Añaños resigned from his presidential candidacy for the party, due to strong disagreements with the owner of the well-known brand of blankets Tigre. However, the founder of Grupo Aje will remain as a member.}} Añaños subsequently left the party.{{cite news|title=Carlos Añaños abandona Perú Moderno tras discrepancias con la dirigencia|url=https://www.expreso.com.pe/politica/carlos-ananos-abandona-peru-moderno-tras-discrepancias-con-la-dirigencia-grupo-aje-elecciones-generales-2026-noticia/1135708/|access-date=2 January 2025|work=Diario Expreso|date=27 September 2024|language=es-ES|quote=Carlos Añaños, renowned businessman and co-founder of the AJE Group, resigned from the Peru Moderno political party due to insurmountable disagreements with the organizational structure of the group.}}

Among its members running for the party's presidential nomination for 2026 are incumbent congressman Carlos Anderson, former minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, and architect Pedro Guevara.{{Cite news|title=Éxodo en Perú Moderno: ¿a qué partido se mudan los que renuncian junto a Carlos Añaños?|url=https://elcomercio.pe/politica/partidos/exodo-en-peru-moderno-a-que-partido-se-mudan-los-que-renuncian-junto-a-carlos-ananos-elecciones-2026-wilson-aragon-ppc-jne-noticia/|date=8 October 2024|access-date=2 January 2025|work=El Comercio|language=es-ES|quote=Five days after the resignation letter of businessman Carlos Añaños was made known, a series of disaffiliations began to be registered in the Peru Moderno party led by Wilson Aragon. While some parties have started to open the doors to Añaños' faction, others prefer to hold on to the option of Congress approving an extension of the affiliation period in order to make a more thoughtful decision with a view to the 2026 general elections.}}