the first party. This new group was the only one without representation in the multi-partisan Directive Board of the new Congress, led by the Peruvian Aprista Party's Mercedes Cabanillas as president. By region Andean Parliament Only the three main parties obtained representation in the Andean Parliament, with Union for Peru and the Peruvian Aprista Party obtaining 2 seats (plus 4 substitutes) each, and National Unity getting one seat (and two substitutes). Union for Peru got the most votes, with 24.0% of the valid ballots. Congressman Rafael Rey of National Unity obtained the most individual votes, with 611,638, after which he announced his own and his party National Renewal's departure from the coalition. External links Election Guide: Peru IFES Election Guide Video of Garcia-Humala Presidential Debate Peruvian National Television "Background Q&A: Peru's Elections" March 10, 2006 Council on Foreign Relations "Peruvian Elections" June 1, 2006 Council on Hemispheric Affairs National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE) Elections in Peru Peru National election Presidential elections in Peru April 2006 events in South America