Democratic Center (Colombia)
Democratic Centre (identified electorally as Democratic Centre – Strong Hand, Big Heart; Spanish: Centro Democrático – Mano firme, corazón grande) is a conservative political party in Colombia founded in 2013 by Álvaro Uribe, former President of Colombia, former Vice President Francisco Santos Calderón and former Minister of Finance and Public Credit Óscar Iván Zuluaga. It is a self-described party of the centre, although in opinion groups it is often considered right-wing to far-right.
Democratic Centre Centro Democrático | |
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| Leader | Álvaro Uribe |
| President | Nubia Stella Martínez |
| Founded | 20 January 2013 (as a political movement) 15 July 2014 (as a political party) |
| Split from | Colombian Liberal Party Social Party of National Unity |
| Headquarters | Calle 66 No. 7 – 59, Quinta Camacho, Bogotá |
| Youth wing | Juventudes Centro Democrático |
| Ideology | Social conservatism Economic liberalism Right-wing populism |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right |
| Regional affiliation | Union of Latin American Parties |
| International affiliation | Centrist Democrat International |
| Colors | Blue |
| Slogan | Mano firme, corazón grande (Strong hand, big heart) |
| Chamber of Representatives | 15 / 188 |
| Senate | 13 / 108 |
| Governors | 4 / 32 |
| Mayors | 154 / 1,102 |
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The party is currently in opposition to the left-wing presidency of Gustavo Petro.
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