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Liberalism in Colombia
This article gives an overview of liberalism in Colombia. It is limited to liberal parties with substantial support, mainly proved by having had a representation in parliament. The sign means a reference to another party in that scheme. For inclusion in this scheme it isn't necessary for the parties to have labeled themselves as a liberal party.
Introduction
Liberalism in Colombia is organized as the opposition to conservatism. The Colombian Liberal Party, founded in 1849, still exists as a dominant party, usually achieving the largest voter turnouts and electoral victories in congress and regional elections. It has also been a strong contender in recent presidential elections. It joined the Socialist International, despite historically being considered a party relatively left of center and somewhat prone to populism, according to some critics.
Its traditional position can be considered to be somewhere in the middle between liberalism and social democracy. Several current leaders of the party in the late 20th and early 21st centuries claim to be seeking to move the party closer to the social democratic left.
The timeline
Colombian Liberal Party
1849: The Colombian Liberal Party (Partido Liberal Colombiano) is founded
1960: Dissident liberals formed the Revolutionary Liberal Movement
1967/1968: Most of the movement returned to the party
1979: Dissident liberals formed New Liberalism. Nuevo liberalismo
1981: Dissident liberals formed People's Power.
Liberal Revolutionary Movement
1960: A dissident faction of the Colombian Liberal Party formed the Liberal Revolutionary Movement (Movimiento Revolucionario Liberal) (MRL)
1967: Most of the party returned to the Colombian Liberal Party
1968: The party disappeared.
People's Power
1981: A dissident faction of the Colombian Liberal Party formed '''People's Power'(Poder Popular).
1990s: The party returns to the Colombian Liberal Party.
New Liberalism
1979: A dissident faction of the Colombian Liberal Party formed New Liberalism (Nuevo Liberalismo'').
1987: Most of the party and its leaders returned to the Colombian Liberal Party.
1989: Luis Carlos Galan assassinated.
1990s: The party disappeared.
Liberal leaders
Partido Liberal: Jorge Eliecer Gaitan - Alfonso Lopez Michelsen - Luis Carlos Galan
References
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See also
History of Colombia
Politics of Colombia
List of political parties in Colombia
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