Ciro Alegría Bazán (November 4, 1909 – February 17, 1967) was a Peruvian journalist, politician, and novelist.

Born in Huamachuco District, he exposed the problems of the Native Peruvians while learning about their way of life.

He attended classes at the University of Trujillo, and worked briefly as a journalist for the newspaper El Norte.

In 1930, Alegría joined the Aprista movement, dedicated to social reform as well as improving the welfare of Native Peruvians.

He joined President Fernando Belaúnde Terry's party (Acción Popular) and was elected to the Chamber of Deputies in 1963.