People’s Will ( Spanish: Voluntad Popular ; VP ) is a political party in Venezuela, formed in 2009 by the former mayor of Caracas, Leopoldo Lopez . He speaks from the standpoint of social democracy and social liberalism . It takes 14 of 167 seats in the National Assembly (Parliament) of Venezuela. Member of the Socialist International since 2014. It is part of the Roundtable for Democratic Unity - an electoral coalition with a qualified majority in the country's parliament.
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| Spanish Voluntad popular | |
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| Seats in the national assembly | 14/167 |
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The party was formed in response to alleged human rights violations by the government of Hugo Chavez and his successor Nicolas Maduro . He positions himself as a center-left, although critics, including representatives of the authorities, call her right.
Since January 5, 2019, the President of the Venezuelan National Assembly has been Juan Guaido, member of the People’s Will [1] [2] . On January 23, Guaidó declared himself acting president of Venezuela, starting a situation of dual power in the country .
Notes
- ↑ The Venezuelan Parliament challenged Maduro and elected a new leader . New time (January 6, 2019). Date of treatment January 6, 2019.
- ↑ Buitrago, Deisy New Venezuela congress chief says Maduro will be usurper president . Reuters (January 5, 2019). Date of treatment January 6, 2019.
Links
- voluntadpopular.com - party official website (Spanish)